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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
But Oregon policymakers have such loose definitions of what’s beneficial and what’s waste that, during the drought, our reporting found, only 1 of every 4 gallons COID took from the river was absorbed by crops.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
But prompting isn't about wordsmithing, contrary to some definitions, White said.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
However, leaders often continue operating from problem definitions formed months—or even years—earlier.
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Angela C. Hill,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Over the past two years, Nasdaq has focused on standardizing data definitions, centralizing information, and building dashboards capable of supporting more advanced AI applications.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The temperamental Moon in your 2nd House of Money and Values opposes structured Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources, so your personal budget and joint obligations need better definitions.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The intoxicating pull of the manosphere – the hyper-online community led by men who tout misogynistic definitions of manliness – has given Glass a boisterous brigade of rivals.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Regulatory guidance from the federal agency from 2013 and 2020 supported this interpretation and established some definitions for the documentation housing providers could request.
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Shari Wald Garrett,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Her memoir, meditating on professional burnout, reinvention, and definitions of midlife success, was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and The Boston Globe.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
But prompting isn't about wordsmithing, contrary to some definitions, White said.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
However, leaders often continue operating from problem definitions formed months—or even years—earlier.
—
Angela C. Hill,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Over the past two years, Nasdaq has focused on standardizing data definitions, centralizing information, and building dashboards capable of supporting more advanced AI applications.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The temperamental Moon in your 2nd House of Money and Values opposes structured Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources, so your personal budget and joint obligations need better definitions.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The intoxicating pull of the manosphere – the hyper-online community led by men who tout misogynistic definitions of manliness – has given Glass a boisterous brigade of rivals.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Regulatory guidance from the federal agency from 2013 and 2020 supported this interpretation and established some definitions for the documentation housing providers could request.
—
Shari Wald Garrett,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Her memoir, meditating on professional burnout, reinvention, and definitions of midlife success, was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and The Boston Globe.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
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The platform helps users build ATS-friendly resumes using professional templates, then compares those resumes against real job descriptions to identify missing keywords, skills, and qualifications.
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Investigators have determined the two attacks are unrelated, due to vastly different descriptions of the suspects, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.
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The women’s portraits did not contain SynthID watermarks, but an AI detection tool flagged them as containing synthetic elements.
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Many museums around the world, including the Met, the Getty, and the Musée d’Orsay, own examples of his genre scenes, landscapes, and portraits.
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My favorite depictions of this city know its real history is too cuckoo to capture sincerely; straight reenactments make the production of 35mm masterpieces look as piddly as Shrinky Dinks.
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The bell’s pyramidal face is decorated with depictions of deceased kings and queens, and its toll was believed to invoke ancestral spirits.
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Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
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Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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The series has been praised for its heartfelt storylines and realistic portrayals of grief, loneliness, and the process of processing it all.
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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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