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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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Recent Examples of definition
Menopause is a perfect time to expand your definition of intimacy, and that means removing the shame from having open and honest conversations.
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Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
In the world of Dispatch, sentient beings who simply aren’t human by the standard definition aren’t called people.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Supporters, including some Jewish students, say the definition would help distinguish between free speech and hate speech.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recently, however, the definition of retirement security, and perhaps security itself, has fundamentally shifted.
—Alex Ohnona, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
In the world of Dispatch, sentient beings who simply aren’t human by the standard definition aren’t called people.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Supporters, including some Jewish students, say the definition would help distinguish between free speech and hate speech.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recently, however, the definition of retirement security, and perhaps security itself, has fundamentally shifted.
—Alex Ohnona, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
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However, this doesn't include pre-order items, which will have their shipping estimates listed in the product description.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The only player fitting the indictment’s description is Anthony Davis.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The unnamed ringleader apparently also tried to sell a copy of a world-famous painting by the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn known as The Syndics, a 17th century portrait of members of Amsterdam's cloth makers' guild, for roughly $150 million.—
NPR,
NPR,
26 Oct. 2025
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Walls on the first floor of the Capitol are bare as portraits of Tennessee governors usually displayed outside the Governor’s Office and Old Supreme Court Chambers have been taken down to prevent them from being damaged.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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The program was developed through the Producers Guild’s One Guild initiative, which supports inclusive membership, employment, content, and authentic depictions.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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These often casual racist depictions lasted well into the 20th century through mediums such as political cartoons, sports commentary and other popular culture.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mixed Critical Reception While the second season has received glowing reviews overall, critics have been divided over its portrayal of faith and tone.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The artist’s portrayals of nude Hindu deities, however, stand accused of offending religious sentiments — a reaction his supporters believe is exacerbated by his Muslim heritage.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definition. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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