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
Stalking doesn't fit that definition, Garnett wrote in a 39-page opinion, citing case law and legal precedents.
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CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Look for signs like inconsistent eye blinking, subtle glitches, or features that may lack definition.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Netflix’s main argument was that the competitive landscape included YouTube, a market definition that Paramount urged lawmakers to dismiss.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
But definitions are not people.
—Michael Golden, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Look for signs like inconsistent eye blinking, subtle glitches, or features that may lack definition.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Netflix’s main argument was that the competitive landscape included YouTube, a market definition that Paramount urged lawmakers to dismiss.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
But definitions are not people.
—Michael Golden, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
Noun
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Each job description chose to call their organization a guild rather than a union to emphasize the skilled craftsmanship needed to make the grade.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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At issue was Sheikh Dibo’s description of the prayer that locals tend to say when visiting a grave; to the ISIS member, such prayers were sacrilege.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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The frames fit 5x7-inch photos without a mat and can be displayed either in portrait or landscape view.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the entryway, a portrait of the client’s grandmother hangs above a centuries-old butcher-block table, setting a tone that privileges memory alongside materiality.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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But there’s real happiness there, too, particularly in the depiction of the friendship between Jude and Evan.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Praised for its vibrant and modern depiction of Black love, the series has amassed a devoted global readership.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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She is best known for her portrayals of Glinda in Wicked (Broadway and National Tour), Sherrie in Rock of Ages (Broadway and Las Vegas), Rose in Titanique (Off-Broadway), and Lauren in the closing cast of the Tony Award winner for Best Musical Kinky Boots on Broadway.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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The characters’ propensity for ugly faces, silliness and a bit of grossness too, stems from the portrayals of girlhood and young womanhood that appeal to them.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definition. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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