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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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Or, for the more traditional chalet experience, sit back and relax in front of the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the living room, which is the definition of rustic coziness thanks to its beamed ceilings and warm décor.
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
But prompting isn't about wordsmithing, contrary to some definitions, White said.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
CapEx, by definition, is an investment with ramifications for the future capabilities of the company.
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Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
All were left out of the new definition.
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Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
But prompting isn't about wordsmithing, contrary to some definitions, White said.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
CapEx, by definition, is an investment with ramifications for the future capabilities of the company.
—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
All were left out of the new definition.
—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for definition
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While conducting surveillance, McCurnin spotted a man riding an electric scooter who matched the suspect’s description.
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Make care work, such as offering emotional support, mentoring, and change management, part of the job description.
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Vexed by the story, Gonzalez created acontemporary portrait of Katteuha.
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This is the portrait of then-General George Washington at Valley Forge, praying for guidance when the fight for America's independence seemed lost.
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Like that 1851 depiction of Washington, these portraits smudge the details of history in favor of a fantasy.
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Friendship was a tender, absurd depiction of a one-sided, quasi-platonic infatuation.
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The play, starring John Lithgow, already recouped its capitalization in May, with Lithgow winning a Tony for his portrayal of Roald Dahl.
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That portrayal caused Amazon to want to distance itself from the film, given the company’s $50 billion investment in OpenAI, two of the sources said.
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