aphoristic

Definition of aphoristicnext

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Recent Examples of aphoristic Similarly, the cast wrings some poetry out of the prosaic, often aphoristic dialogue. Robert Lloyd, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026 The script, written by Lowery, is filled with aphoristic barbs, especially from Sam. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aphoristic
Adjective
  • From defining an impact thesis to developing an investment process, the roadmap outlines five concise steps for integrating aging considerations into long-term investment strategies.
    The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Use concise bullet points and focus on what actually matters in the day-to-day role.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston outfielder Nate Eaton and Mikolas being ejected.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The ordinance marks a brief respite in the monthslong scramble to adapt to the broad changes brought by SB 79.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • The judge considered hundreds of pages of evidence and testimony from San Diego officials, homeowners and their lawyers and determined that the city had not met the burden for what is called summary adjudication in any of the five causes of actions.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Such rights obviously do not include summary execution at sea.
    Mary Ellen O'Connell, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The final section contains a collection of Akbar’s epigrammatic sayings.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
  • But these perfect, epigrammatic fragments almost always communicate some sort of longing, if not for a better life, then for a more convincingly stoic face to wear through it.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Aphoristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aphoristic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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