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
The temperamental Moon in your 2nd House of Money and Values opposes structured Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources, so your personal budget and joint obligations need better definitions.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The intoxicating pull of the manosphere – the hyper-online community led by men who tout misogynistic definitions of manliness – has given Glass a boisterous brigade of rivals.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Brands are adapting by expanding luxury definitions, offering premium non-alcoholic alternatives, and emphasizing craftsmanship and ritual.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Regulatory guidance from the federal agency from 2013 and 2020 supported this interpretation and established some definitions for the documentation housing providers could request.
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Shari Wald Garrett,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Her memoir, meditating on professional burnout, reinvention, and definitions of midlife success, was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and The Boston Globe.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The terms could be pictures of plants, and the definitions would be their identifications.
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Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Personal definitions are becoming less universal, especially among younger generations.
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Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Romance can have many different definitions, depending on the show — some filled with emotional arcs, others sharing compelling bedroom stories.
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Megan Vick,
Variety,
13 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The intoxicating pull of the manosphere – the hyper-online community led by men who tout misogynistic definitions of manliness – has given Glass a boisterous brigade of rivals.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Brands are adapting by expanding luxury definitions, offering premium non-alcoholic alternatives, and emphasizing craftsmanship and ritual.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Regulatory guidance from the federal agency from 2013 and 2020 supported this interpretation and established some definitions for the documentation housing providers could request.
—
Shari Wald Garrett,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Her memoir, meditating on professional burnout, reinvention, and definitions of midlife success, was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and The Boston Globe.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The terms could be pictures of plants, and the definitions would be their identifications.
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Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Personal definitions are becoming less universal, especially among younger generations.
—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Romance can have many different definitions, depending on the show — some filled with emotional arcs, others sharing compelling bedroom stories.
—
Megan Vick,
Variety,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
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The proximity and the descriptions of her relationship to Chicago could have been me.
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Using contextual clues, including witness interview dates and document descriptions, some files could be located elsewhere, but for many that was not possible.
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Alongside artist and archival producer Hudson Campbell, who created oil portraits of the four central figures, the team leaned on AI to add animation, movement, expression, and immediacy to people whose likenesses were absent from history.
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The Pompadour Suite is theatrical in its own way, with dramatic portraits, antique furnishings, and oak floors.
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But Comer and Jackman’s roles reverse the ballad’s depictions.
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O’Connor’s harrowing depictions of the effects of irresistible grace on the willfully self-damned aren’t everyone’s chalice of wine.
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Later pictures showed the structure being towed within the lagoon.
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Space-age music blared night-club-loud as pictures of birds, plants, and flowers cascaded down the walls.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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The series has been praised for its heartfelt storylines and realistic portrayals of grief, loneliness, and the process of processing it all.
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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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