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a vivid representation in words of someone or something
he gave us his definition of the perfect romantic evening on the town
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Recent Examples of definitions
Inherited definitions of achievement.
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Suzanne Roske, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
And there’s a paper coming out, apparently, about new definitions of blue zones.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 16 May 2026
In the end, Turn (W)here became largely a book of experimental and lyric essays, some framed as archival documents, passport stamps, and definitions.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
In contrast, the Nexus Project promotes definitions of antisemitism that do not include opposition to the Israeli state’s policies.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The definitions of outsider and independence are in the eye of the beholder.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
When the House settlement was finalized, those definitions were thought to concern boosters, collectives and others who use NIL as pretext for pay-to-play arrangements, meaning deals intended to direct an athlete to attend or remain at a particular college.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
This perspective reflects a rejection of narrow definitions that reduce the meaning of caregiving roles.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
That’s a term that has slightly different definitions depending on what side of the state line someone’s on.
—Sofi Zeman
may 11, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Suzanne Roske, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
And there’s a paper coming out, apparently, about new definitions of blue zones.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 16 May 2026
In the end, Turn (W)here became largely a book of experimental and lyric essays, some framed as archival documents, passport stamps, and definitions.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
In contrast, the Nexus Project promotes definitions of antisemitism that do not include opposition to the Israeli state’s policies.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The definitions of outsider and independence are in the eye of the beholder.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
When the House settlement was finalized, those definitions were thought to concern boosters, collectives and others who use NIL as pretext for pay-to-play arrangements, meaning deals intended to direct an athlete to attend or remain at a particular college.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
This perspective reflects a rejection of narrow definitions that reduce the meaning of caregiving roles.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
That’s a term that has slightly different definitions depending on what side of the state line someone’s on.
—Sofi Zeman
may 11, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
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One form requires brokers to list their employers and job descriptions over the last 10 years.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Bucks center Myles Turner had some blunt descriptions of this past season with ex-coach Doc Rivers and superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The design ethos translates to a warren of nook-and-cranny sitting rooms decorated in sage and slate, ox-blood leather, curiosities and ancestral portraits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The first room, the Studio, is a recreation of the photographer’s famous atelier on Rue Paul Fort in Paris, known as Studio Luce, where fashion pictures, still-life imagery, portraits coexist as a kaleidoscopic trip inside Roversi’s oeuvre and intimate workspace.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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But these visual depictions of faith, and of the young protagonist’s inflated self-image, are also strengthened by Clichy’s judicious use of sound.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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This record remains one of the most haunting depictions of paranoia and psychological distress in Hip-Hop history.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 May 2026
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On this night, as Rashad posed for pictures in Bushwick, SZA was a few miles away in Manhattan, walking the red carpet at the Met Gala.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Once in the asteroid's orbit, NASA's spacecraft is slated to take pictures of the asteroid's surface and shed light on its composition, over the course of about two years.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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At this point, there is no claim that any animal suffered injury, and much of the public reaction has been driven by incomplete or misleading portrayals online.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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However, contrary to many portrayals, your skin wouldn't burst right away.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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