as in graphic
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
vivid language that made the scene come alive in my mind
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Recent Examples of vivid
Highlighting the beauty and peril of open water swimming and the obstacles women continue to face in the pursuit of equality, Vindication Swim has been praised for its vivid portrait of Gleitze as a pioneering trailblazer for women’s open water swimming around the world.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Encircled by a vivid undersea mural, the History of Diving Museum showcases thousands of artifacts tracing 4,000 years of underwater exploration.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Their hair and makeup were exquisitely done, with big curls and updos, red lipstick, and vivid eye shadow.
—Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
While headline writers still describe the changes in the same vivid terms (here and here), the reality is far different.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Encircled by a vivid undersea mural, the History of Diving Museum showcases thousands of artifacts tracing 4,000 years of underwater exploration.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Their hair and makeup were exquisitely done, with big curls and updos, red lipstick, and vivid eye shadow.
—Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
While headline writers still describe the changes in the same vivid terms (here and here), the reality is far different.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivid
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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This video contains graphic content and is not suitable for young children.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Around the mid-1980s, roughly, the wording became more descriptive, illuminating not only what the players did, but how.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Sufficient descriptive information is available to assist in their recovery.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Eve and Harry, 26, tied the knot in the picturesque Cotswolds region, The Times reported.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The recently opened Borgo dei Conti, which offers you the run of a picturesque hilltop village and has a spa complex to boot.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
4 Aug. 2025
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However, there have been some signs of recovery, with a focus on specific sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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What isn’t typical is that the city isn’t being specific about why Leung is being let go.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over the following decades, Jiménez brought his expressive accordion playing to collaborations with the Rolling Stones, Linda Rondstadt, Dwight Yoakam, and Ry Cooder, among many others.—
Eric Torres,
Pitchfork,
4 Aug. 2025
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If growing up only led to debt and disappointment, why not stay suspended in a version of youth that felt more honest, more expressive, and frankly, more fun?—
Alexandra Jane,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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