as in concision
the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning
the memorable pithiness of Calvin Coolidge's campaign announcement: "I do not choose to run for President in 1928"
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Noun
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2025 -
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
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“Pithiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pithiness. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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