vividness

noun

Definition of vividnessnext
as in clearness

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  1. directness
  2. fervor
  3. warmth
  4. eloquence
  5. stridency
Noun
  • Crystal Palace are desperate for directness to spark them back into life Brennan Johnson: Feeling his team-mates' love - and silencing his Tottenham doubters Jack Hinshelwood... midfielder?
    New York Times, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2024
  • And whereas Spain sometimes offered serious directness from the other wide role, with the likes of Villa, Pedro Rodriguez and Jesus Navas all used to good effect at the World Cup, throughout this tournament, Del Bosque favoured David Silva.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 27 Apr. 2024
Definition of directness
Noun
  • In a world of plastic consumer goods, avoiding the material entirely requires the fervor of a religious conversion.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The fervor with which people have speculated about what Swift would do is striking, considering that celebrity political endorsements appear to be a mixed bag with relatively narrow effects.
    Constance Grady, Vox, 12 Sep. 2024
Definition of fervor
Noun
  • Soundscapes and crystal chimes are used throughout to evoke the warmth of a celebratory toast while also mimicking the festive energy of a party.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Sadhguru’s childhood was steeped in the warmth and creativity of his mother, whose influence still echoes profoundly in his life.
    Mandeep Rai, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • He was trained in law, was widely read, spoke and wrote with eloquence, yet remained humble throughout, a man for all seasons.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The half-hour series spews its bile with eloquence and conviction that provide their own momentum, at least to start.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of eloquence
Noun
  • Elphaba is the one who goes from rejection and sadness to love and stridency and, finally, rage.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Macron’s increasing stridency has surprised even members of his own party.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of stridency
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