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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
The 2025 guidance does offer clarification on definitions, which can be helpful.
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Christian Espinosa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With no universal benchmarks, investors must rely on a company’s own definitions of success.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Both boys and girls should have the freedom to experience childhood free from the pressures of contorting their growing bodies into narrow definitions of beauty or feeling the inevitable resentment and pain that comes from trying to achieve these impossible standards.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Every experiment also has assumptions baked in – things that are taken for granted, including definitions.
—Sara Giordano, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
History, race, class, and definitions of citizenship all play their roles in complicating the relationship.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
Brown pulled out his Google Doc, which included detailed definitions and examples of what love bombing entails.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Some definitions of hyperpigmentation include these and other conditions that aren't associated with visible light, and the science on visible light radiation is still evolving.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
The question is, what are the kind of definitions that actually further the advance of knowledge best?
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
Christian Espinosa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With no universal benchmarks, investors must rely on a company’s own definitions of success.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Both boys and girls should have the freedom to experience childhood free from the pressures of contorting their growing bodies into narrow definitions of beauty or feeling the inevitable resentment and pain that comes from trying to achieve these impossible standards.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Every experiment also has assumptions baked in – things that are taken for granted, including definitions.
—Sara Giordano, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
History, race, class, and definitions of citizenship all play their roles in complicating the relationship.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
Brown pulled out his Google Doc, which included detailed definitions and examples of what love bombing entails.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Some definitions of hyperpigmentation include these and other conditions that aren't associated with visible light, and the science on visible light radiation is still evolving.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
The question is, what are the kind of definitions that actually further the advance of knowledge best?
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
Noun
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The original story was branded as antisemitic due to Dickens’ descriptions of the prejudicial norms of society in those times.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling to meet the women hoping to win Mel over, along with their descriptions provided by ABC.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Uckotter’s eerie depictions of attics, slip dresses, and toys calls to mind the cinematic worlds created by David Lynch.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the only way this film distinguishes itself is in its ability to humanize and complicate flat depictions and erasure of Saudi women, that is no small feat.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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Being a subject of one of his portraits required discipline—showing up for many months, staying still for many hours.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Directed and photographed by Stuart Winecoff with creative direction from Robert Lussier, The Style Council, Paris, the films and portraits follow Ludacris, Alba, McCaffrey, and Moore through John Lautner’s Harvey House in Los Angeles, known for its lush midcentury interiors.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were reporters and photographers all around, clamoring for interviews and pictures.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hanson has always been a great fashion photographer, especially good at capturing feminine exuberance, but the span of time that has passed since these pictures were taken now establishes them as bona-fide historical artifacts to boot.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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The gap between cinematic portrayals and real-world applications highlights the ongoing challenges, but progress is being made.—
Sanath Chilakala,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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From early stereotypical portrayals to today’s more authentic and complex narratives, the series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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