as in concisely
in a few words
the observation that "War is hell" is how General Sherman pithily summed up his experiences in combat
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Adverb
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Keep it short and sweet Responding concisely and confidently will assuage any lingering concerns an employer might have about your work history, McGoff says.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026 -
One of the strengths of the film is a precise visual design that alternates between distance and intimacy, with Caswill using the landscapes of her Alberta location to clearly and concisely express the sense of loneliness and isolation afflicting her heroine.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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However, on May 18, 2024, when Stanley left the hospital briefly to attend her uncle's funeral, Lucille died.—
Nicki Cox,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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While popular, the Air Jordan 10 was only worn briefly by Jordan following his first NBA retirement and was overshadowed by its predecessor, the Air Jordan 11, which is widely considered to be one of the best sneakers of all time.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Start by succinctly addressing the layoff.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fatih Bilici, vice president of ITHIB and president of the Texhibition Fair Committee, put it succinctly, framing the essence of the event.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pithily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pithily. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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