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
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.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The AirPods deliver a clean, separated sound with an emphasis on crispness, clarity, and airiness.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Fans of either artist are likely to agree that, apart from Clark no longer being with us, the 2006-vintage track sounds like it could have been recorded yesterday, between its audio crispness and political theme.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The bubbles and crispness of Prosecco—the drier, the better—elevate the deceivingly simple flavors of oatmeal and peanut butter that Do-si-Dos have to offer.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Hannah Glasse’s The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1747) included detailed instructions for pickling, emphasizing the importance of achieving the perfect balance of crispness and flavor.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Some methods heat your slice but leave it soft and chewy, while others bring back the crispness of the crust.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
That crispness cleanses the palate after each bite.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
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
The AirPods deliver a clean, separated sound with an emphasis on crispness, clarity, and airiness.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Fans of either artist are likely to agree that, apart from Clark no longer being with us, the 2006-vintage track sounds like it could have been recorded yesterday, between its audio crispness and political theme.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The bubbles and crispness of Prosecco—the drier, the better—elevate the deceivingly simple flavors of oatmeal and peanut butter that Do-si-Dos have to offer.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Hannah Glasse’s The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1747) included detailed instructions for pickling, emphasizing the importance of achieving the perfect balance of crispness and flavor.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Some methods heat your slice but leave it soft and chewy, while others bring back the crispness of the crust.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
That crispness cleanses the palate after each bite.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispness
Noun
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This interview has been edited for clarity and concision.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This interview was condensed and edited for concision and clarity.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How much of his life, his desperate desire for success, greatness, had been prompted by his shortness?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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The team’s mean average height is 6-foot-4 due to the notable shortness of main rotation guards Tre Jones (6-foot-1) and Rob Dillingham (6-foot-2) and two-way guards Yuki Kawamura (5-foot-7) and Mac McClung (6-foot-2).—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It's scheduled to hear arguments in May on claims the new districts violate compactness requirements and should be placed on hold pending the potential referendum.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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It’s scheduled to hear arguments in May on claims the new districts violate compactness requirements and should be placed on hold pending the potential referendum.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Crispness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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