definitions

noun

plural of definition
as in descriptions
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 definitions Market definitions are at the heart of the case because the states argue that the combined Paramount–WBD would have too much concentrated power in those markets. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 In addition, allow the software to update its threat definitions automatically. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026 These are valid analytical methods if definitions remain consistent. — Jordan Zamir, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The truth is that there are numerous approaches and definitions. — ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 The legal battle has become as much about definitions as engineering. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026 They've also been called superzooms, megazooms, or even ultrazooms, though those definitions got a little muddy as pocket cameras got longer and longer zoom ranges. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 Within the place, though, there are different, looser definitions for what counts as the real Delco. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Recently, the Illinois Register proposed amending the administrative code to update the definitions of the various alcohol categories solely by their production process — not their alcohol content. — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
  1. descriptions
  2. portraits
  3. depictions
  4. pictures
  5. portrayals
Noun
  • In an age when AI is rewriting job descriptions faster than universities can update curricula, purpose is the one career asset that cannot be automated.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface.
    — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
Definition of descriptions
Noun
  • The color portrait is by the artist Dawoud Bey, known for his portraits of Black life.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Nishimura’s compositions offer truthful portraits of artifice.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
Definition of portraits
Noun
  • But Smith’s energy goes toward perfecting the Damon Albarn impression in its silly hook rather than galvanizing the otherwise lackluster depictions of friendship in his lyrics.
    — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
  • Farris' depictions – drawn in a loose, minimal style with a bright, colorful palette – offer generalities that seem relatable for those who have attended med school.
    — Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026
Definition of depictions
Noun
  • At the same time, fascinated engineers around the world were examining the same pictures and videos as everyone else.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Apparently, at the airport, all the flight attendants were trying to take pictures with her.
    — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • The report suggests that idealized portrayals of dating on social media may be affecting confidence and expectations, in some cases as much as or more than rejection itself.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Forget about military might, imperialism, and portrayals of heroic feats, though.
    — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2026
Definition of portrayals

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