terse
Example Sentences
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Designer Rob Janoff said that Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gave him one terse instruction when he commissioned a new logo in January 1977: "don't make it cute".
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
Epstein mostly fires back terse, business-like, poorly punctuated replies - if any.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
More forms and records gathered sooner means fewer terse emails from your grouchy accountant — and less time waiting for your refund.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
Similarly, “Rebuilding” is a tale of grief and what-ifs populated by everyday folks who speak in terse tones.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
Strabo’s terse description of “a public walk and a place furnished with seats, and a large hall” can be interpreted to suggest some sort of ambulatory with alcoves to the side, containing the scrolls.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.