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
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.
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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
His ball striking regained its crispness, the putter warmed, and his scores finally reflected the hours of unseen work.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
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
His ball striking regained its crispness, the putter warmed, and his scores finally reflected the hours of unseen work.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispness
Noun
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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 conversation has been edited for clarity and concision.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Luzzatto said the relative shortness of that term is scaring away capital.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Today’s open-source tool kits can generate millions of legally compliant plans and optimize for different fairness goals (compactness, competitiveness, minority opportunity, county splits, partisan bias).—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Crispness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispness. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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