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 It’s paid down by architects who insist on single definitions, engineers who insist on lineage and executives who insist on paying the interest. — Gopichand Mannava, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 If the data or definitions are subject to political interpretation, that trust and the nation’s ability to respond effectively are quickly lost. — Demetre Daskalakis, STAT, 4 Sep. 2026 Our driving-city culture necessarily muddles or fuses the definitions of restaurant and bar. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The fact that plaintiffs can gerrymander market definitions to trigger PNB’s structural presumption is exactly the kind of abuse that has led scholars to argue PNB should be overturned. — Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Suddenly, instead of several distinct definitions, researchers had a single, universal theory of computation. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 For English readers, whose cultures and histories have largely been defined by the individual, Anedda’s more collective interpretation of an identity repudiates social definitions. — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 For women, having thinning hair or noticeable hair loss flies in the face of our definitions of beauty and femininity. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
  1. descriptions
  2. portraits
  3. depictions
  4. pictures
  5. portrayals
Noun
  • In the days that followed, the news footage and descriptions of the devastation were haunting and omnipresent.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Even among experts, descriptions of the Langlands program sound nothing alike.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of descriptions
Noun
  • The brand has also collaborated with photographer Nan Goldin on a series of portraits featuring friends who have been part of its story, while looking back to its beginnings with a re-edition denim collection.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Similar reactions have played out online around the trend, with some users sharing retro portraits while others condemn the use of AI or criticize people who take issue with it.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of portraits
Noun
  • But unlike the Peter Farrelly film, By Any Means — which was directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn — isn’t interested in cloying depictions of interracial high jinks and bonding.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Museum of Modern Art rejected her films because of their depictions of lesbian lovemaking, Hammer claimed in an archival recording included by O’Connor.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of depictions
Noun
  • Lux is drawn back to the old pictures and voice notes on his phone, while Mille stares at the WhatsApp chat with her sister as if waiting for a response.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Beloved Pets Ofrenda had nearly 2,000 pictures of pets on display last year, Barreiro says.
    — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on presidential portrayals and summer sips.
    — , FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Google became embroiled in a prior controversy in February 2024 after its Gemini text-to-image tool produced portrayals of racially diverse German WW2 soldiers.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of portrayals

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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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