as in graphic
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
vivid language that made the scene come alive in my mind
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vivid
At the last moment, forward Trey Simpson left his man to leap high and deflect Newell’s dunk attempt — a most vivid picture of having his teammates’ back.
—
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
With Neptune involved, dreams feel vivid, but Saturn insists on structure.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
On a conceptual new EP, the British producer leads vivid journeys through vaporous synthwork and glitchy samples.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
The Boy Who Knew Too Much tells the true story of a young boy named Christian Haupt, who, from a very young age, displays an uncanny knowledge of baseball and vivid memories of a past life as Lou Gehrig, the famous Yankee.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vivid
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
With Neptune involved, dreams feel vivid, but Saturn insists on structure.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
On a conceptual new EP, the British producer leads vivid journeys through vaporous synthwork and glitchy samples.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
The Boy Who Knew Too Much tells the true story of a young boy named Christian Haupt, who, from a very young age, displays an uncanny knowledge of baseball and vivid memories of a past life as Lou Gehrig, the famous Yankee.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vivid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivid
Adjective
-
This story contains graphic details that some readers might find disturbing.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
-
That’s where the graphic videos could come into play.—
Matthew Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The more descriptive call of the play saw the Wild forward step in front of a Florida pass at the defensive blue line and head off on a break away from there, snapping a wrist shot past Bobrovsky to briefly give Minnesota a 3-2 lead.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
-
The company said dramatized or descriptive segments covering those topics still fall outside advertiser-friendly guidelines.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Written and produced by both artists along with Rafael Arcaute, Ily Wonder, MadMusick, Jonathan Rivera, and Richi López, the song is accompanied by a picturesque music video filmed in Medellín and directed by Stillz.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel Set along the southern coast of Anguilla on Maundays Bay, lined with picturesque white beach umbrellas, Cap Juluca is filled with domed roofs and archways that frame the sea.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Cities have refused to release personal information about residents unless necessary for the investigation of specific crimes.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Does the client have a specific mental disorder?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Both McAdams and O’Brien move beyond expectations to deliver highly expressive, almost clownish performances — in the best way.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Between January and June, Jupiter in Cancer activates your expressive fifth house, highlighting themes of romance, flirtation, pleasure and creative passion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
