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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
Sokolov — making his American studio debut after a pair of indies that were well-received on the genre circuit — is clearly a devotee of Quentin Tarantino, both by the typical definition and in the sense that his films are all remixes of his inspirations.
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Katie Rife, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
But a doctor’s definition of a full recovery is not necessarily the same as an athlete’s.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Founded by Julissa Prado, this line—which caters to curly hair—is packed with products that really deliver, including this beloved lightweight mousse which is proven to enhance definition and deeply hydrate.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Made to visibly improve horizontal lines on the neck and loss of definition along the jawline, commonly known as Tech Neck.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Katie Rife, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
But a doctor’s definition of a full recovery is not necessarily the same as an athlete’s.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Founded by Julissa Prado, this line—which caters to curly hair—is packed with products that really deliver, including this beloved lightweight mousse which is proven to enhance definition and deeply hydrate.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Made to visibly improve horizontal lines on the neck and loss of definition along the jawline, commonly known as Tech Neck.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
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Police urged the public to avoid the area and asked anyone who sees someone matching the description to call 911.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The game featured an accessible shuttle service; an audio description service; visual help devices, and spaces specifically designed for sensory and autistic disability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The current and former officials, some of whom asked for anonymity to discuss sensitive internal matters during an active conflict, paint a portrait of an understaffed government workforce struggling to execute the president's agenda.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Auer, as Betty, offers a fleet, brutal portrait of a mother moving through grief, weepily passing from denial to acceptance.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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But Luiselli’s depiction of parents made myopic or careless in the face of polycrisis obviously still resonates.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant, which features a mural depiction Los Angeles Dodgers stars Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, is also the first Dog Haus restaurant to offer new menu items that will be rolled out at other locations this spring.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kelleher has been in town to support the film‘s star Ethan Hawke, nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of lyricist Lorenz Hart, and best original screenplay nominee Robert Kaplow.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Crudup also won a Critics Choice Award for his portrayal of Ellison in the show’s third season.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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