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
What Hafley will ultimately look for, however, will be a certain level of crispness in execution.
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Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
There’s an ease, breeze, and crispness to 80-degree style, which is also why white jeans are so popular this time of year.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Draping the Lillusory Striped Cardigan over the shoulders introduces contrast and breaks up the crispness of the shirt.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat in a 375°F oven to help restore crispness.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The AirPods deliver a clean, separated sound with an emphasis on crispness, clarity, and airiness.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Fans of either artist are likely to agree that, apart from Clark no longer being with us, the 2006-vintage track sounds like it could have been recorded yesterday, between its audio crispness and political theme.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The bubbles and crispness of Prosecco—the drier, the better—elevate the deceivingly simple flavors of oatmeal and peanut butter that Do-si-Dos have to offer.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
There’s an ease, breeze, and crispness to 80-degree style, which is also why white jeans are so popular this time of year.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Draping the Lillusory Striped Cardigan over the shoulders introduces contrast and breaks up the crispness of the shirt.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat in a 375°F oven to help restore crispness.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The AirPods deliver a clean, separated sound with an emphasis on crispness, clarity, and airiness.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Fans of either artist are likely to agree that, apart from Clark no longer being with us, the 2006-vintage track sounds like it could have been recorded yesterday, between its audio crispness and political theme.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The bubbles and crispness of Prosecco—the drier, the better—elevate the deceivingly simple flavors of oatmeal and peanut butter that Do-si-Dos have to offer.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispness
Noun
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This interview was edited and condensed for concision and clarity.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Sombreness has seldom looked more suave or felt more disciplined; the storytelling is astounding in its concision, sometimes to a fault, as the characters’ rich personal histories are elided.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
15 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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The first generation model focused mostly on compactness, while the second one added more functions.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
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It’s scheduled to hear arguments in May on claims the new districts violate compactness requirements and should be placed on hold pending the potential referendum.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Crispness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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