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
Outfitted with wood and marble, the interior design's coffee and sand tones defer to the vivid greens and brilliant blues outside.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The colors are vivid and the flavors are fresh.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
And red decorations in urban bowers were more vivid, and the green items duller, than in rural bowers.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Blue fades to violet, which fades to red and sunset orange on this vivid set.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The colors are vivid and the flavors are fresh.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
And red decorations in urban bowers were more vivid, and the green items duller, than in rural bowers.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Blue fades to violet, which fades to red and sunset orange on this vivid set.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivid
Adjective
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Buchanan Studio’s signature Studio Stripe—a wide, graphic band screen-printed onto heavyweight Belgian linen—and its cotton velvets speak to impactful, sensual interiors.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 June 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The handset may be called the iPhone Ultra if Apple doesn’t settle for something more directly descriptive like iPhone Fold.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Modern magazine journalism generally combines factual reporting with narrative storytelling techniques, including scene-setting, descriptive detail, and literary-style writing.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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But beyond this picturesque scene, there is a volatile combination of brutal rebel violence and a burgeoning Ebola outbreak.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Located in the picturesque Twuriba area, the 306-room resort is conveniently located 15 to 25 minutes away from both Miyako and Shimojishima airports in Japan.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully ADA compliant, with specific guest rooms that feature lowered signage and door viewers, closed-caption televisions, braille room numbers, and emergency assistance systems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Instead of checking specific boxes and satisfying targets, focus on quality stories and memorable characters.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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That 25% rye firmly places it in the high-rye camp, while the Texas climate accelerates maturation, yielding a more expressive profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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