as in tight
stretched with little or no give
a taut clothesline
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Recent Examples of taut
What ensues is a brilliantly taut ensemble piece.
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The taut scenes provide the actors with a playing field to shine individually in heated arguments, sobering moments of empathy and painfully honest talks about what comes after a life-altering event.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Our skin also appeared stronger and more taut, with less noticeable wrinkles.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
Just like that, a taut defensive struggle turns into a double-digit lead for UConn.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 12 Dec. 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The taut scenes provide the actors with a playing field to shine individually in heated arguments, sobering moments of empathy and painfully honest talks about what comes after a life-altering event.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Our skin also appeared stronger and more taut, with less noticeable wrinkles.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
Just like that, a taut defensive struggle turns into a double-digit lead for UConn.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for taut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taut
tight
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Each of the robot’s six wheel systems contains its own motor, allowing precise movement and 360-degree turning in tight spaces.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Instead of feeling generous, the space feels tight and overworked, with chairs competing for attention and elbow room.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Taut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taut. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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