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
People my age have vivid memories of places like Probe, in Liverpool (see Dave Haslam’s 2020 book Searching for Love), or Rock On and Rough Trade, in London.
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Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Melding traditional Mexican architecture and vivid hues with Modernist geometric abstraction and pure architectural volumes, the estate was built in the late 1960s as a private residence and equestrian facility set on 6.7 acres.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2025
Look at the skies of Syria, Russia — or, many squinted and said, New Jersey — and the future of terrorism and warfare is on vivid display.
—Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
That erotic spark is matched in intensity by the vivid images of war Kurzel conjures in the series’ more brutal stretch in the jungle, where Dorrigo forms a closeness with fellow line partners Frank Gardiner (David Weatherall) and Tiny Middleton (David Howell).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
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Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Melding traditional Mexican architecture and vivid hues with Modernist geometric abstraction and pure architectural volumes, the estate was built in the late 1960s as a private residence and equestrian facility set on 6.7 acres.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2025
Look at the skies of Syria, Russia — or, many squinted and said, New Jersey — and the future of terrorism and warfare is on vivid display.
—Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
That erotic spark is matched in intensity by the vivid images of war Kurzel conjures in the series’ more brutal stretch in the jungle, where Dorrigo forms a closeness with fellow line partners Frank Gardiner (David Weatherall) and Tiny Middleton (David Howell).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Wally Hall,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Going into the weekend, Hard Rock Bet released a graphic showing that most of Tampa Bay favored the Kansas City Chiefs — who lost to the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday, 40-22.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Now there are 2,234 instances, and counting, of the term being used as a descriptive tag on Steam, the PC gaming marketplace.—
Lewis Gordon,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The offseason is the time for the best descriptive stats — how a player actually performed in the prior season beyond rote fantasy numbers.—
Michael Salfino,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Located in the small, picturesque town of Kennebunkport, Maine, Sandy Pines Campground is known for its lush forests, luxe glamping sites, and creative guest cottages—but there's a new accommodation on its roster that's generated a lot of buzz recently.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2025
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After Moulson visited Haymes at Dartmouth, Moulson would send Haymes video clips of his game, highlighting specific areas to improve.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Get ‘much more specific’ Both in bullets about team work and those about the individual’s work, Nawaz likes get a sense of what the candidate actually did.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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While Wallace and Gromit boast fluid and highly expressive movement, Norbot was quite the opposite.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Right now, that’s Day, a bold, loud and expressive performer who steals the show in supporting roles and creates characters that stay just on the safe side of annoying.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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