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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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Police said officers in the area quickly located a person matching the suspect's description, prompting a foot pursuit.
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This story was updated to include a description of Keyser’s final episode.
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It was discovered by Amsterdam dealer Jan Six, a direct descendant of his namesake, the subject of a 1654 portrait by the artist, and it has been authenticated by experts Christopher Brown and Ernst van de Wetering.
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The carousel additionally featured a few vintage wedding portraits, presumably of her parents.
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All of those things might be present in a single realistic depiction of abuse, but a reader might fail to see the same nuance in such a story.
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But Comer and Jackman’s roles reverse the ballad’s depictions.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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According to people familiar with the project, Amazon executives grew concerned after the film evolved into a darker portrayal of Altman, depicting him as a manipulative figure who steered OpenAI away from its original mission.
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