succinct
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Gunn was more succinct, showing his support with just a green heart emoji.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
The correct and succinct answer, I would argue, is no.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
He answered several questions with a succinct “I’ve got nothing for you on that.”
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
When told of the candidate’s party affiliation, there was the succinct response: “We’re not.”
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025
It should synthesize a particular grievance into a succinct and pithy phrase, while mobilizing the people to combat it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.