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
Highlighting the beauty and peril of open water swimming and the obstacles women continue to face in the pursuit of equality, Vindication Swim has been praised for its vivid portrait of Gleitze as a pioneering trailblazer for women’s open water swimming around the world.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Encircled by a vivid undersea mural, the History of Diving Museum showcases thousands of artifacts tracing 4,000 years of underwater exploration.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Their hair and makeup were exquisitely done, with big curls and updos, red lipstick, and vivid eye shadow.
—Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
While headline writers still describe the changes in the same vivid terms (here and here), the reality is far different.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Encircled by a vivid undersea mural, the History of Diving Museum showcases thousands of artifacts tracing 4,000 years of underwater exploration.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Their hair and makeup were exquisitely done, with big curls and updos, red lipstick, and vivid eye shadow.
—Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
While headline writers still describe the changes in the same vivid terms (here and here), the reality is far different.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivid
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nicole works as a creative director, graphic designer, and film director.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Around the mid-1980s, roughly, the wording became more descriptive, illuminating not only what the players did, but how.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Sufficient descriptive information is available to assist in their recovery.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The Steelers just wrapped up training camp — a four-week-long football retreat held on the picturesque campus of St. Vincent College, roughly an hour east of Pittsburgh.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The fest’s closing night will take place in the picturesque Swiss town’s Piazza Grande on Saturday, with Kiss of the Spider Woman by Bill Condon as the closing film.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The specific $2 convention center fee is not typically seen in other cities, and it should not be added to rides from the airport, the company said.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, there have been some signs of recovery, with a focus on specific sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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Bharatnatyam dances known for intricate footwork and expressive gesture.—
Dominick Williams
August 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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To achieve this expressive precision, Constantine carefully worked on poems, polishing each and every word sometimes for close to fifteen years before sending them to the printers.—
Gregory Jusdanis,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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