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
Goyoaga cautioned that nut flours’ sticky density generally works less well in recipes for cookies, where crispness is often desirable.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Best Duvet Insert Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker describes this duvet insert as having the same put-together crispness as her favorite percale sheet sets.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The patties are indeed thin, but the burger sits more upright than most smashes and there isn’t the lacy crispness on the edges.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The body mist has a very green overtone that cuts through daily doldrums with a crispness others notice, becoming impressive, not overbearing.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 22 Feb. 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 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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Best Duvet Insert Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker describes this duvet insert as having the same put-together crispness as her favorite percale sheet sets.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The patties are indeed thin, but the burger sits more upright than most smashes and there isn’t the lacy crispness on the edges.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The body mist has a very green overtone that cuts through daily doldrums with a crispness others notice, becoming impressive, not overbearing.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 22 Feb. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispness
Noun
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This interview has been condensed and edited for concision and clarity.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2026
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Their responses have been edited for clarity and concision.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The transcript is edited for clarity and conciseness.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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How much of his life, his desperate desire for success, greatness, had been prompted by his shortness?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Maps would prioritize population equality, compactness, contiguity, and communities of interest, with no favoritism toward incumbents.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to their defensive compactness — which forces opponents into low-quality shots — flexibility and impressive individual performances, Sunderland’s wide combinations are a major reason for their success this season.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Crispness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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