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
Breyer, an appointee of former President Bill Clinton, said in his ruling that what has been happening in Los Angeles does not meet the definition of a rebellion.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
The simplest definition of ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body begins using fat for its energy instead of carbohydrates.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Surrounded by friends and collaborators from the CBS legal drama, IndieWire’s Vanguard award winner began her acceptance speech on June 5 by reflecting on the definition of the accolade.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
Being legally blind is not a functional definition of low vision.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
The simplest definition of ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body begins using fat for its energy instead of carbohydrates.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Surrounded by friends and collaborators from the CBS legal drama, IndieWire’s Vanguard award winner began her acceptance speech on June 5 by reflecting on the definition of the accolade.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
Being legally blind is not a functional definition of low vision.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
Noun
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When expectations need updating Fast-moving businesses often outgrow old job descriptions.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Life-size cutouts of them accompany descriptions and artifacts from their lives.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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To her, these monochromatic portraits bolster an African aesthetic due to their classic feel that stands the test of time.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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Many of the writers Giard photographed chose to use his pictures as their official author portraits, and many praised him for his ability to capture their essence.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
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That’s one of several standout stretches here, another being the note-perfect depiction of our heroes feeling the indiscriminate love while on ecstacy.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Then, crammed in between Nixon and a portrait of another former first lady, Laura Bush, a new portrait was added: a depiction of Trump's face overlaid with the American flag.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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These portrayals took on new weight and context with the passage of the Hollywood Production Code.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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This portrayal caused a significant backlash from some viewers at the time.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definition. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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