How to Use concise in a Sentence

concise

adjective

• Exhaustive, yet concise, treatment of the reasons to vote for Democrats.
  — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2017
• Beds, desks, walls and bookcases slide in and out smoothly, creating a world that is concise, but never sparse.
  — Hampton Stevens, kansascity.com, 15 May 2017
• If grads want to get noticed, their résumés are expected to be powerfully potent and concise.
  — Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 28 May 2017
• The vault contains a concise but impressive collection of Italian wines.
  — Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register, 7 Apr. 2017
• Michael Bonfiglio, the film’s director, provides a concise overview of the issues.
  — Ken Jaworowski, New York Times, 1 June 2017
• That’s it, the whole thing: concise, clear, and simple enough to fit onto the one-page briefs required by a president whose attention span is as short as his fingers.
  — Paul Elie, The Hive, 23 May 2017
• A rewatch of the moment in which Blanchett adjusts her voice into a nasally whine to deliver the concise answer in question may, however, be in order.
  — Karen Brill, Vanities, 8 Mar. 2017
• Submissions of excessive length can and will be published, but concise, articulate thoughts are appreciated.
  — Sarah Lai Stirland, WIRED, 11 July 2008
• Have a concise schedule for the day, and make sure your whole team — and the public — are in the know.
  — Jenni Corwin, Teen Vogue, 6 July 2018
• But the message has always been the same, clear and concise.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2023
• Build a village, and be clear and concise in your ask for help.
  — Christina Stembel, Quartz at Work, 29 Aug. 2019
• As for why it was shelved during the band's peak in the first place, the singer doesn't have a concise answer.
  — Chris Barilla, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
• And, indeed, the lyrics to the two-tone takedown are precise and concise.
  — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
• There was a concise plan to help McArthur showcase his strengths.
  — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
• Read every spare, concise word, and turn the pages slowly.
  — Julie Zickefoose, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2022
• Be concise, but don’t be so short you’re perceived as curt.
  — Tracy Brower, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
• The look was equal parts chic and cozy—there’s no way around those concise descriptors.
  — Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Mar. 2021
• Any of the final three songs could have been cut to make the album more concise and the message a bit clearer.
  — refinery29.com, 15 June 2018
• Like street signs, those messages still need to be kept concise and easy for people to read.
  — Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
• Leave it to a man whose one-word goal call is famous worldwide to be just as concise when judging the rest of the sport.
  — Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com, 6 Mar. 2018
• Will Biden be able to present his criticism of Trump’s role in the crisis in a clear, concise way?
  — Mike Hofman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2019
• Which of those concise statements is worthy of your boos?
  — Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 11 Sep. 2020
• The symmetry made sense: Both are grand but concise (i.e., 30 minutes or so) and both draw text from the Bible.
  — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023
• Instead of beating around the bush, use the right and concise words to express your feelings.
  — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
• The discussion about pests and diseases is clear and concise.
  — Sally Peterson, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2019
• The Justice stole the first control map of the series and pushed the Fuel to a fifth map with a concise victory on Route 66.
  — Sean Collins, Dallas News, 12 July 2021
• Then elaborate with one short and concise sentence on the next line.
  — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 May 2023
• As for all the possibilities still in front of the Frogs, the coach had a clear and concise message for his team.
  — Creg Stephenson, AL.com, 4 Nov. 2017
• Sushi Go’s is a more concise menu than sushi restaurants usually have, and the kinds of fish used are kept brief, too.
  — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 May 2018
• In the end, though, his first, concise answer was the proper summation.
  — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Nov. 2022

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024