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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This hyperactive rhythm section allowed Belew and Fripp to expand the definition of lead guitarists.
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Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Look on the definition of terrorism.
—NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Our committee actually spent a long time discussing this, and the Food and Drug Administration is currently working on creating a clear definition of the term that can guide research and policy.
—Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Look on the definition of terrorism.
—NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Our committee actually spent a long time discussing this, and the Food and Drug Administration is currently working on creating a clear definition of the term that can guide research and policy.
—Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
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In the event description, organizers said the rally will be peaceful and attendees should expect a heavy security presence.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Local educators now see providing security details for their students as part of their job description.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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Regardless, this is a solid biography portrait with enough diaristic candor to compel a relisten to her greatest hits, in life and music.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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The walls are adorned with black and white portraits of cinematic icons by Studio Harcourt and brass plaques that indicate their favorite tables.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Using a combination of AI classification and human review, researchers estimated that about 65 percent of all images were sexualized depictions of people, and a small but significant fraction involved children.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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But that depiction was picked apart by a vast array of online onlookers, from law enforcement experts to ordinary Instagram users, some of whom replayed the videos frame by frame and zoomed in to show the episode in frightening detail.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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The film also generated discussion around its portrayal of India-Pakistan relations, with perspectives ranging widely across the critical and audience spectrum.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Since its 2023 debut, the show has resonated for its raw portrayals of participants shaped by divorce, grief, illness and major life decisions.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definition. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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