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
Bryce Dessner’s recent Violin Concerto was dominated by soloist Pekka Kuusisto’s vivid bowing, creating astonishing acoustical effects with harmonics.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Though newly arrived to the practice of painting, Rooi carries with him a clarity of purpose, each of his figures encased in a universe of vivid patterns and purposeful silhouettes.
—Alexander-Julian Gibbson, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The vivid colors and welcoming scents can often be comforting.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Photo : Sotheby's A fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond, rock crystal, and enamel ring.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Though newly arrived to the practice of painting, Rooi carries with him a clarity of purpose, each of his figures encased in a universe of vivid patterns and purposeful silhouettes.
—Alexander-Julian Gibbson, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The vivid colors and welcoming scents can often be comforting.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Photo : Sotheby's A fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond, rock crystal, and enamel ring.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Charlie Kaijo,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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If Vilardi had been a left-handed shooter, Oettinger would’ve needed to get to a very different spot at the top of his crease to remain square (shown by the blue line on the graphic below).—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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This is just descriptive data taken from a small number of schools.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Lee said features like descriptive search, image search—which is driving two-times higher conversion and making users four-times more likely to purchase—and style chat empower customers to effortlessly find styles by describing them, uploading inspirational images, or even creating full outfits.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
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The five-episode series will take viewers on a picturesque journey across five Italian regions, absorbing the intricate details of some of the world’s most culturally rich dishes.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Set in the same massive farmhouse that passes down from one family to another, the film never strays too far from its main location, venturing out to wander the nearby fields or dip into a picturesque river separating East and West Germany.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Many of the criticisms were based on specific designs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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But more commonly it's used to refer to the specific specialized planes — currently Boeing 747-200B models — outfitted with state-of-the-art communications and defense systems, along with lots of other (often highly classified) features.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Lively expressive aromas that include candy cane and After Eight mints as well as blueberries, red cherries and violets.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The pristine production and layered instrumentals kick this bluesy-rocker up a notch, and proves Hughes’s expressive singing as well as his towering instrumental talents.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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