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
Tiny water droplets can scatter light, washing out the vivid reds and oranges.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Cindy’s desserts are vivid, layered and unapologetically indulgent.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a vivid memory for me, further evidence of my basketball nerdom.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the photographs shows a young infantry private feeding a puppy from a ration container, one of many vivid reminders that many of the soldiers were not much older than boys.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Cindy’s desserts are vivid, layered and unapologetically indulgent.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a vivid memory for me, further evidence of my basketball nerdom.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the photographs shows a young infantry private feeding a puppy from a ration container, one of many vivid reminders that many of the soldiers were not much older than boys.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
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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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—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,
11 Feb. 2026
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The arrival of the ATM famously led to the employment of more bank tellers, just as the introduction of Excel swelled the ranks of accountants and Photoshop spiked demand for graphic designers.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their nickname is descriptive since they’re known for biting near the mouth or eyes, areas where skin is often exposed at night.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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The more descriptive call of the play saw the Wild forward step in front of a Florida pass at the defensive blue line and head off on a break away from there, snapping a wrist shot past Bobrovsky to briefly give Minnesota a 3-2 lead.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Main Street, without any screenings at the picturesque Egyptian Theater, wasn’t particularly crowded.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The luxury train operates year-round stopping at picturesque destinations across the country, including in Kent, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and Surrey.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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By adjusting for variables such as smoking, physical activity and underlying health conditions, the researchers were able to isolate the specific relationship between caffeine intake and long-term brain health, SWNS noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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James Reilly, senior markets economist at Capital Economics, said in a note that while the broader stock market continues to climb higher, exposure to AI will be a specific boost or drag for certain companies.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The expressive and excitable young girl stumbles along, while the wary grown-up remains controlled and refined — even though both are completely lost.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jeremy and Cindy Bearman, a husband-wife duo with pedigrees from New York City’s ABC Kitchen and db Bistro Moderne, have created a seasonal menu that is technique-forward and expressive.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivid. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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