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
With this pivotal transit activating your 12th house of dreams and subconscious realms, everything from profound introspection to incredibly vivid revelations is likely.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
And thankfully for the people all the way in the back row at Coachella, that means Tyla is sporting the most vivid, can't-miss manicures of the moment.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Blending a vivid account of the original Luddites with an indictment of contemporary tech giants like Amazon and Uber, Merchant portrays the current wave of automation as part of a centuries-long struggle over labor and power.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The colors seem more vivid, the lights are brighter, the energy levels are higher.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
And thankfully for the people all the way in the back row at Coachella, that means Tyla is sporting the most vivid, can't-miss manicures of the moment.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Blending a vivid account of the original Luddites with an indictment of contemporary tech giants like Amazon and Uber, Merchant portrays the current wave of automation as part of a centuries-long struggle over labor and power.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The colors seem more vivid, the lights are brighter, the energy levels are higher.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivid
Adjective
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On the weekends, however, feel free have a little more fun with the look and put on your favorite band T-shirt or graphic tee.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s descriptive, certainly, but still doesn’t really tell us what a star is.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, cisgender and cis are not slurs, and the misinformation around the terms is likely due to the broadly anti-trans conservative campaign against basic descriptive language for those outside the majority.—
Quispe López,
Them,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beautiful beaches, palm trees and picturesque homes — that were impossible to see behind a thick haze.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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The venue blends old-world charm with modern luxury, offering multiple dining environments, a vast rare tequila collection, a solarium, and picturesque gardens.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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From there, Groff and his costars will walk us through Darin's story, taking us into specific scenes then zipping through time to another significant point.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The specific optimization problem that DQI tackles is roughly this: You’re given a collection of points on a sheet of paper.—
Stephen Ornes,
Wired News,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Be more expressive, human, and animated to keep attention.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The designer and entrepreneur has sometimes been overshadowed by her friend and close collaborator Josef Frank, whose colorful, expressive prints have become synonymous with the brand.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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