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
Nick offered a brief izakaya definition for readers who aren’t familiar: An izakaya is Japan’s version of an English pub, with drinks, small bites and a social vibe.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Rowling and Pascal have clashed in the past on transgender issues, including after Rowling celebrated the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The law creates explicit legal definitions of female and male based on reproductive organs at birth, rejecting the idea that a person can transition to another gender.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
The story explores a powerful bond between friends that defies conventional definitions of love and takes them on a journey that reshapes their understanding of legacy, intimacy and devotion.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Rowling and Pascal have clashed in the past on transgender issues, including after Rowling celebrated the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The law creates explicit legal definitions of female and male based on reproductive organs at birth, rejecting the idea that a person can transition to another gender.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
The story explores a powerful bond between friends that defies conventional definitions of love and takes them on a journey that reshapes their understanding of legacy, intimacy and devotion.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 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 9 Jul. 2025.
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