impressionistic
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It’s a great example of the more impressionistic lyrics on this record; they’re still telling the same kind of stories but with more compression, more editing, retaining what’s essential and rejecting anything extraneous.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
This impressionistic novel intimately evokes the squalor, fear and fervent striving of Depression-era New York.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Led by the subject matter, he started singing more, his dewy-eyed timbre adding emotional depth to the fragmented, impressionistic soundscapes.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026
Akin to impressionistic paintings, the animation here decidedly lacks intricate designs and opts for flat hues coloring figures without visible outlines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
"It's a reproduction of a famous painting by an impressionistic French artist who was famous."
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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