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
Breyer, an appointee of former President Bill Clinton, said in his ruling that what has been happening in Los Angeles does not meet the definition of a rebellion.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
The simplest definition of ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body begins using fat for its energy instead of carbohydrates.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Surrounded by friends and collaborators from the CBS legal drama, IndieWire’s Vanguard award winner began her acceptance speech on June 5 by reflecting on the definition of the accolade.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
Being legally blind is not a functional definition of low vision.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
The simplest definition of ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body begins using fat for its energy instead of carbohydrates.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Surrounded by friends and collaborators from the CBS legal drama, IndieWire’s Vanguard award winner began her acceptance speech on June 5 by reflecting on the definition of the accolade.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
Being legally blind is not a functional definition of low vision.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
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The legislation lists a variety of records that must be turned over if requested, including contracts, grants, job descriptions, employee training materials, budgets and audits.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Communities in parts of the East Side of Kansas City, North Kansas City and other smaller urban cities across the metro fit this description, Pierson, Jr. said.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2025
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Highlighting the brand’s first Aqua Terra timepiece in 30mm, the campaign features portraits of Ariana DeBose, Ashley Graham, Tems, Danielle Marsha, Marisa Abela and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, the eldest daughter of Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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The first one featured a portrait of President Harry Truman as man of the year for his decision to bomb Japan.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
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From his first girlfriend, living in his London apartment with his Jamaican parents, to moments at the house of ill fame and the tribulations of being a Bronx landlord, observers are offered a realistic depiction of Slick Rick’s journey to legend.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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It was made to provide a true depiction of what was happening at the time.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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