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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 definitions
DeSantis has shown the need for tight definitions.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
While similar, both terms carry different definitions.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026
Dictionary definitions of those phrases boil down to making tentative inquiries or trying something briefly without real commitment.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
First, some definitions, observations and cautions about the data.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Once respondents received definitions and information about iGaming, the level of opposition rose to 78%, according to the poll’s results.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Hill said Monday that Congress needs to hear the Treasury’s definitions for what constitutes large institutional investors and single-family homes before making a determination.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The issue, Council Member Jimmy Hallyburton said, is that the city doesn’t have any definitions of violations that the organizers may have committed.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Spanning decades, this novel follows five Black women whose friendships are shaped by ambition, motherhood, and shifting definitions of success.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
While similar, both terms carry different definitions.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026
Dictionary definitions of those phrases boil down to making tentative inquiries or trying something briefly without real commitment.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
First, some definitions, observations and cautions about the data.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Once respondents received definitions and information about iGaming, the level of opposition rose to 78%, according to the poll’s results.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Hill said Monday that Congress needs to hear the Treasury’s definitions for what constitutes large institutional investors and single-family homes before making a determination.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The issue, Council Member Jimmy Hallyburton said, is that the city doesn’t have any definitions of violations that the organizers may have committed.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Spanning decades, this novel follows five Black women whose friendships are shaped by ambition, motherhood, and shifting definitions of success.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
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Both descriptions are accurate.—
Patti Nickell,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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It should also be noted that the descriptions given in the book are from different characters who may have their own prejudices, leaving the reader without hard facts.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Known for era-defining portraits of figures from John Lennon to Barack Obama, Fairey reveals how photography underpins his graphic language across screen print, collage and new commissions created for the show.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Flowers and portraits of the late opposition leader have appeared in memorials across Europe, including outside the former Russian consulate in Frankfurt, highlighting international outrage over his death.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fennell’s edits shrink the ensemble, and the remaining characters either lose some complexity or are totally changed from their depictions in the book.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since the end of his playing days, Griffey has embraced photography, taking pictures from the African savanna to the Masters Tournament in Georgia.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Data centers — rooms or buildings full of computer servers — have been storing cellphone pictures, emails and social media accounts for years.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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On His Own Terms Playing one of fiction’s most iconic characters could feel daunting, especially with so many legendary portrayals already in the cultural consciousness.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The Chinese government has also made a concerted effort to disseminate more positive portrayals of China over social media.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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