vividness

noun

Definition of vividnessnext
as in clearness

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  1. directness
  2. fervor
  3. warmth
  4. eloquence
  5. stridency
Noun
  • Leaders in the field of women’s health have praised her directness and see it as a welcome change from Biden’s wavering stance.
    The Editors, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Some readers might react to such justifications with skepticism, but Witt’s directness and sincerity are disarming.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of directness
Noun
  • These may not be radio hits, but they’re sung with platinum-level fervor by his devoted audience — a testament to his rapid rise.
    Yoh Phillips, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Case in point: Fenty—who served as mayor of Washington, D.C. from 2007 to 2011—described his approach to deal flow with fervor.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of fervor
Noun
  • Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Highly durable and stretchy, the pants have a lightweight construction and relaxed fit that's fortified with the brand's soft fleece lining for extra warmth.
    Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • The half-hour series spews its bile with eloquence and conviction that provide their own momentum, at least to start.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
  • Sometimes the characters talk too eloquently — with too much wisdom and intellect and eloquence.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of eloquence
Noun
  • Macron’s increasing stridency has surprised even members of his own party.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • There’s a slight stridency to the character that would benefit from a touch more stillness.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Definition of stridency
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