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as in shortness
the condition of being short
we were disappointed by the unexpected conciseness of the presentation, since we wanted more details
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as in concision
the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning
many have admired the restrained conciseness of Emily Dickinson's poetry
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Recent Examples of conciseness
The conciseness, the visual satisfaction, and the crucial interplay between image and word makes reading a good graphic novel—or, in this case, graphic memoir—an electrifying, transporting experience.
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Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The interview was edited for clarity and conciseness.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Leaders must prioritize clarity, conciseness and specificity in communication, using bullet points and precise requests to reduce cognitive load and anxiety.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The interview was edited for clarity and conciseness.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Leaders must prioritize clarity, conciseness and specificity in communication, using bullet points and precise requests to reduce cognitive load and anxiety.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciseness
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The team’s mean average height is 6-foot-4 due to the notable shortness of main rotation guards Tre Jones (6-foot-1) and Rob Dillingham (6-foot-2) and two-way guards Yuki Kawamura (5-foot-7) and Mac McClung (6-foot-2).—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Luzzatto said the relative shortness of that term is scaring away capital.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Part of what has made this show so refreshing is its concision.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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An end to an overblown row As finicky and technical as the topic of compression ratios may be to the casual F1 fan, the furore surrounding their policing in the last two months has been a perfect example of F1 politicking.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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One standout deal is the Bugatti Wellington 3-piece Hardside Luggage Set, now a whopping $800 off, which includes three easy-to-organize suitcases featuring compression straps and divider panels.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Conciseness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciseness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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