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 monitor also utilizes 99% sRGB color gamut, as well as HDR10 to help create vivid colors as well as striking contrast to provide the highest graphical fidelity possible.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
However, the agency is not forecasting any space weather, such as solar winds, which can make the aurora more visible and vivid for viewers.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Its vivid palette and geometric pattern give neutral furniture an instant lift.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
Contrast is key to this vivid set.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 June 2026
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
However, the agency is not forecasting any space weather, such as solar winds, which can make the aurora more visible and vivid for viewers.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Its vivid palette and geometric pattern give neutral furniture an instant lift.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
Contrast is key to this vivid set.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivid
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The movie is written by Heartstopper creator, executive producer and graphic novelist Alice Oseman.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The rest of the multihyphenate artist’s look included gray wool trousers, a graphic T-shirt and a burgundy leather jacket with a significant foldover element.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Ospreay got descriptive about his post-wedding activities before Swerve Strickland interrupted him.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Marcus Lee, an African American Studies professor at Princeton University, often tells his students that descriptive representation differs from substantive representation.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Comprising three acres with direct access to a sandy beach on Staples Cove, the Cape Elizabeth property sits along a particularly picturesque stretch of Maine’s coastline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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The pop star, 30, and actor, 36, tied the knot at an intimate civil wedding in London on May 31 before having a second, more lavish and picturesque wedding on a Sicilian island on June 6.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.—
Haley Parsley
June 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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But Jenkin’s style ties directly to his subjects and his expressive philosophy.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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People were very expressive on both sides.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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