as in concision
the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning
the crispness of the writing is such that this writer says more in nine paragraphs than some others say in nine pages
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Recent Examples of crispness
The ends are perfectly in line, adding to the put-together vibe of the look, and the middle part means business with its crispness.
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Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Together with thin shallot rings, the bird fries in a coating of rice flour to achieve an airy crispness and plenty of splintered, shattering bits of batter.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Cucumbers should be washed, dried, and wrapped in a breathable material to maintain their crispness.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
The texture is tender and flaky with a slight crispness on the exterior.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
The laser calibrates itself before printing, burning a dozen or so small lines into the board, and using the camera to figure out the ideal focal point based on the crispness of the lines.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
Just be sure to check the best-by date, since bagged chips can lose their fresh taste and crispness over time once opened.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s also something about the crispness of fall air that makes a hot bowl of soup feel like a warm hug.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Cozy sweaters and fireplaces and a certain crispness in the air.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Together with thin shallot rings, the bird fries in a coating of rice flour to achieve an airy crispness and plenty of splintered, shattering bits of batter.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Cucumbers should be washed, dried, and wrapped in a breathable material to maintain their crispness.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
The texture is tender and flaky with a slight crispness on the exterior.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
The laser calibrates itself before printing, burning a dozen or so small lines into the board, and using the camera to figure out the ideal focal point based on the crispness of the lines.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
Just be sure to check the best-by date, since bagged chips can lose their fresh taste and crispness over time once opened.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s also something about the crispness of fall air that makes a hot bowl of soup feel like a warm hug.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Cozy sweaters and fireplaces and a certain crispness in the air.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispness
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While both of these features are free to all, the AI-powered proofreading tool that addresses word choice, concision and active voice is only available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The interview was edited for clarity and conciseness.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Dec. 2025
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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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February was deemed an appropriate time for a special observance of Black history not because of the shortness of the month, but instead to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal’s sloppiness on the ball in the second half, alongside Liverpool’s defensive compactness and control of possession, meant that Slot’s side were rarely in danger — apart from a late corner in stoppage time.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Attribute this to the show’s wonderful compactness, or to tired feet, but the behavior was unusual—people swooping toward a painting, sitting down again, returning a minute later to develop a thought or a feeling.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Crispness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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