as in concision
the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning
the crispness of the writing is such that this writer says more in nine paragraphs than some others say in nine pages
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Recent Examples of crispness
The rice was deeply satisfying, the pickled vegetables brought brightness and texture, and the gamtae bugak added a beautiful crispness and umami.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Walnut floors include custom inlays; moldings and trim turn corners with the crispness of furniture.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Breathable Cotton Cotton clothing, but specifically poplin, has a crispness to it, even after a day of travel, says Coe.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
What Hafley will ultimately look for, however, will be a certain level of crispness in execution.
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Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
There’s an ease, breeze, and crispness to 80-degree style, which is also why white jeans are so popular this time of year.
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Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery.
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Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Draping the Lillusory Striped Cardigan over the shoulders introduces contrast and breaks up the crispness of the shirt.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat in a 375°F oven to help restore crispness.
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Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Walnut floors include custom inlays; moldings and trim turn corners with the crispness of furniture.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Breathable Cotton Cotton clothing, but specifically poplin, has a crispness to it, even after a day of travel, says Coe.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
What Hafley will ultimately look for, however, will be a certain level of crispness in execution.
—
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
There’s an ease, breeze, and crispness to 80-degree style, which is also why white jeans are so popular this time of year.
—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery.
—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Draping the Lillusory Striped Cardigan over the shoulders introduces contrast and breaks up the crispness of the shirt.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat in a 375°F oven to help restore crispness.
—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispness
Noun
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and concision.
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Though editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis (a Yorgos Lanthimos regular) cuts the film with brisk concision, there’s also a welcome temporal elasticity here — the sense that life can change in the blink of an eye, but also stall for undefined passages.
Noun
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The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.
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The conciseness, the visual satisfaction, and the crucial interplay between image and word makes reading a good graphic novel—or, in this case, graphic memoir—an electrifying, transporting experience.
Noun
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Pegula, Anisimova and Gauff should be pleased with their early-round draws, which are more important on SW19’s grass than at any other Grand Slam, because of the shortness of the season and the lack of time to build rhythm.
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How much of his life, his desperate desire for success, greatness, had been prompted by his shortness?
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Under coach Sergej Barbarez, a former professional poker player, the gritty Bosnians rarely gamble, instead playing a disciplined and physical style that emphasizes compactness and swift counterattacks.
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The engine features an all radial design for compactness, and can use Jet A-1, JP-8, diesel, and petrol fuels.
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“Crispness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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