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 Teams compensate with prompts and tool-specific definitions, so each new agent project quietly redefines the business from scratch. — Felix Liao, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Family relationships emerge as a recurring theme across the Spanish selection, particularly among filmmakers exploring the bonds, conflicts and shifting definitions of family. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 If its plans succeed, the CPC will get to write both the definitions and the history books. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 Next to each reading is a question mark icon that, when pressed, offers basic definitions for the reading. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026 Those discussions addressed definitions, online marketplaces, collection access, reuse and repair, responsible end markets and producer identification and exemptions. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Jaggers told the city’s Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday that the study shows the current infrastructure in Crown Center meets the statutory definitions of blight and conservation to support the use of a TIF. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 Unlike cornrows or two-strand twists, which have clear, specific definitions, goddess braids are more nebulous. — Eden Stuart, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026 For a chameleon, an actor who spent a lifetime resisting other people’s definitions of him, that might be the ultimate paradox. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
  1. descriptions
  2. portraits
  3. depictions
  4. pictures
  5. portrayals
Noun
  • Christie’s accurate descriptions of poisons, which serve as the murder weapon in 41 of her 66 detective novels, still hold up today.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Andreatta has disputed descriptions of the exchange as an altercation, saying the conversation ended with a handshake.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of descriptions
Noun
  • His instantly recognizable graphic style, built on stark contrasts, bold colors and commanding portraits, has become a fixture of contemporary visual culture.
    — Chad Radford, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Landseer’s portraits of Dash on his own and with Victoria’s other pets show the dog as an older, calmer animal, his eyes imbued with a depth of feeling.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of portraits
Noun
  • So the ability for people to make visual depictions and reach towards cinematic success became more palpable or more accessible.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The term has since become a shorthand for antisemitic depictions of greed and has been condemned for elevating offensive stereotypes about Jewish people.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of depictions
Noun
  • Gacy painted over a thousand pictures, many of clowns, while on death row in the 1980s and 1990s.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • To my eye, the differences between the 17 Pro and Duo in good lighting were minimal, but the Duo did capture marginally better detail in low light (see the cat pictures).
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • Either way, that sensibility has yet to trickle down to mainstream portrayals of Zoomer romance on screen, which remain largely beholden to templates established by previous generations.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The result is a look at the diversity of the country in contrast with official Soviet portrayals and productions from the same era.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrayals

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