as in description
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 definition
Additionally, the definition of a producing well needs to be clarified to hold companies accountable for plugging wells sooner.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Ted is a cartoon creep with an Oxbridge hauteur, but Theo’s shortcomings may be too subtly rendered for a play that cries out for more definition.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Gifted-education scholars point out that there is no standard definition of giftedness.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
But Reed said the department worked with CMS to adjust the definition.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 13 Feb. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Ted is a cartoon creep with an Oxbridge hauteur, but Theo’s shortcomings may be too subtly rendered for a play that cries out for more definition.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Gifted-education scholars point out that there is no standard definition of giftedness.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
But Reed said the department worked with CMS to adjust the definition.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
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From the video, investigators got a clear vehicle description, including a license plate number.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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What is the description of the suspect?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Exploring different lunar regions with the Artemis program could provide a more complete portrait of the landscape and its composition, and uncover clues on why the moon’s near and far sides differ, how much water the moon contains and how the silvery orb has evolved over time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The robust, 1,800-plus-piece collection includes everything from photographs by Jamel Shabazz and sculptures by John Ahearn to portraits painted by Henry Taylor.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Siqueira said her most meaningful tattoo is a depiction of a phoenix.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mays’ portrayal is fiendishly complex.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The portrayal of the character Buffalo Bill, also known as Jame Gumb, has been criticized over the years by the transgender community as harmful.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definition. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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