as in graphic
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
vivid language that made the scene come alive in my mind
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Recent Examples of vivid
The 11-inch LCD is compact, and the trackpad and keyboard can feel cramped, but the overall build quality is great, the display is vivid, and performance is snappy.
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Luke Larsen, Wired News, 12 July 2025
This wall-mountable smart TV supports 4K streaming and 100% color volume, delivering truly vivid and clear images.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
But as teased in a closing scene aboard a prison transfer bus, Voit entertained a vivid fantasy of choking to death a fellow inmate.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 July 2025
These outside forces have led to a vivid yet complicated culinary identity that defies categorization.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025
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Luke Larsen, Wired News, 12 July 2025
This wall-mountable smart TV supports 4K streaming and 100% color volume, delivering truly vivid and clear images.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
But as teased in a closing scene aboard a prison transfer bus, Voit entertained a vivid fantasy of choking to death a fellow inmate.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 July 2025
These outside forces have led to a vivid yet complicated culinary identity that defies categorization.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivid
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Eli Cranor,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
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Here is a really easy-to-follow story and graphic by my USA TODAY colleagues, including personal finance reporter Medora Lee.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Sufficient descriptive information is available to assist in their recovery.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Here’s what to do instead: Use descriptive names, explain decisions in comments and log key events with proper context (user ID, request ID, error details and so on) to swiftly identify and resolve issues.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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There's no shortage of natural beauty in Arizona, from blooming saguaro flowers to picturesque mountain views.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Each bite was a delight, each moment on that terrace a postcard to remember, for the delectable food, service and picturesque view.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But Zeldin faces a major hurdle in accomplishing this feat: The existing PFAS standards are backed by the best currently available scientific evidence linking these specific chemicals to a range of adverse health effects.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
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For the modern update, Nintendo has tweaked the design slightly, incorporating controls specific to the Switch 2–namely the Home, screen capture, and C buttons—at the top of the pad, and added a tiny new ZL button on the left-hand shoulder.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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The single arrives alongside an expressive music video directed by (La)Horde.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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In 2011: Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, known for her expressive vocals, died at age 27 from alcohol poisoning.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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