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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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In recent years, the definition of live entertainment has expanded, and Actors’ Equity has recognized performers at the Griffith Observatory, Drunk Shakespeare companies and even the dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Reinhard, 14, won by correctly spelling the word kenosis, which refers to the act of a Christian person voluntarily giving up their personal rights and ambitions and accepting suffering, according to the spelling bee’s definition.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
In the late 19th century, its foundations were still shaky, its definitions and assumptions vague and uncertain.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
In general, Hutts read as a frog-slug hybrid, neither of which is known for muscle definition.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Reinhard, 14, won by correctly spelling the word kenosis, which refers to the act of a Christian person voluntarily giving up their personal rights and ambitions and accepting suffering, according to the spelling bee’s definition.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
In the late 19th century, its foundations were still shaky, its definitions and assumptions vague and uncertain.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
In general, Hutts read as a frog-slug hybrid, neither of which is known for muscle definition.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
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During the police investigation, San Francisco Sheriff's deputies were in the area and found a possible suspect matching the description about a few blocks away on Powell Street and detained the subject, police said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Nine bones carrying the full weight of a species description.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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This is Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, a gripping portrait of a young prince caught between action and inaction, grief and rage, truth and deception.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Data and recordings from more than a hundred 911 calls at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas, along with interviews and court filings, offer a disturbing portrait of overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition and emotional distress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Phil Chan’s organization Final Bow for Yellowface has worked to end the practice of Yellowface in America’s most popular ballet, The Nutcracker, and bring authentic depictions of Asian culture to ballet stages.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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The narrative has gained influence in technology circles for its depiction of incremental rather than sudden transformation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sporting Robert Shaw’s distinctive fisherman’s cap, flinty and crooked grin, and swarthy mutton-chop sideburns, Gildart Jackson’s is an evocative portrayal of Robert Shaw.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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