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taut

[tawt] / tɔt /


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Trunk, branches, leaves and night sky form an intricate pattern, creating the taut balance between image and abstract form that O’Keeffe was achieving in many of her paintings of the 1920s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Critical Incident” is taut, disturbing, timely and a brisk hour and a half.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

What ensues is a brilliantly taut ensemble piece.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Exploring these craggy psychological contours from the perspectives of the investigators, the accused’s shocked parents, and a psychologist tasked with evaluating the boy and his parents in four taut episodes is equally impressive.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

One "container" that works very well to produce standing waves is a thin, very taut string that is held tightly in place at both ends.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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