as in summary
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
a concise article on violence in the media that manages to say more than most books on the subject
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Recent Examples of concise
Now, the need to articulate our thoughts with precision compels us to deconstruct complex ideas, identify underlying assumptions, and formulate straightforward, concise questions.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Insee’s concise menu will feature five noodle soup bowls and three street rice plates.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
Roberts — the highest-ranking court official in the United States — then weighed in on Trump's position, offering a concise reminder of how the U.S. justice system operates.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
This Side of the Island is a more concise and conceptual effort, compared to his last full-length, 2020’s The Loves of Your Life, which is a masterpiece of musical storytelling.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Insee’s concise menu will feature five noodle soup bowls and three street rice plates.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
Roberts — the highest-ranking court official in the United States — then weighed in on Trump's position, offering a concise reminder of how the U.S. justice system operates.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
This Side of the Island is a more concise and conceptual effort, compared to his last full-length, 2020’s The Loves of Your Life, which is a masterpiece of musical storytelling.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concise
Adjective
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Ukraine is investigating more than 150,000 possible war crimes committed by Russia, including the summary execution of prisoners and targeted aerial strikes against civilians.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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He is accused of acting as the de facto leader of the Davao Death Squad, a group that was responsible for summary executions and the murder or disappearance of more than 1,000 people in and around the city.—
Lisandro Claudio,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Notably, economic activity may see a brief improvement as companies and consumers move in advance of the tariffs.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The last two pictures, Trump and Harris, are displayed without biographies, though each has a brief one on the gallery’s website, theyalsoran.com.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hints, Clues And Answers For Thursday, April 3 A succinct, high-impact profile captures attention and encourages the reader to explore your CV further.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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His subsequent 30-minute address was a succinct tribute to the hope and optimism the incoming president offered in his campaign.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Concise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concise. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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