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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
Under the definitions, recipients can use SNAP to buy Oreos and Twix bars but not certain granola bars and trail mixes.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Taken together, these new benchmarks represent a growing effort within the AI research community to replace vague definitions about AGI with something closer to scientific measurement.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The tension here is not a dispute between art and architecture, but between incompatible definitions of making.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Because of this, previous attempts to digitize mathematical results (such as a 1994 project called the QED Manifesto) quickly deteriorated into arguments about which definitions and frameworks to use.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
These pivotal memories of Clark and Floyd’s buddy romance amount to another darkly comic portrait of a nontoxic male friendship — complete with nontraditional definitions of manhood that place meaningful friendships over monolithic strength — all built on a foundation of lies and insecurities.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The report argues that without standardized definitions and reporting requirements, policymakers and businesses will continue to operate with incomplete or inconsistent information.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
Colossal’s Response Chief scientist Beth Shapiro said debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential of the technology.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Colossal Responds Colossal’s chief scientist Beth Shapiro said debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential of the technology.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Taken together, these new benchmarks represent a growing effort within the AI research community to replace vague definitions about AGI with something closer to scientific measurement.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The tension here is not a dispute between art and architecture, but between incompatible definitions of making.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Because of this, previous attempts to digitize mathematical results (such as a 1994 project called the QED Manifesto) quickly deteriorated into arguments about which definitions and frameworks to use.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
These pivotal memories of Clark and Floyd’s buddy romance amount to another darkly comic portrait of a nontoxic male friendship — complete with nontraditional definitions of manhood that place meaningful friendships over monolithic strength — all built on a foundation of lies and insecurities.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The report argues that without standardized definitions and reporting requirements, policymakers and businesses will continue to operate with incomplete or inconsistent information.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
Colossal’s Response Chief scientist Beth Shapiro said debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential of the technology.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Colossal Responds Colossal’s chief scientist Beth Shapiro said debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential of the technology.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
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The author’s dialogue is spot-on, and so are descriptions of both states.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The endless descriptions of the sand’s pervasiveness, its grit, and its dryness, instills a real fear.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Masses of pro-government supporters gathered in Tehran last night, holding flags and portraits of Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Indian portraits, too, were typically studio-based, meaning that individuals were literally removed from any landscape.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Mar. 2026
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Currently, creating those graphic depictions of children is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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For many adults, the beauty book triggered memories of a pre-social-media childhood spent cutting pictures out of magazines and pasting them into notebooks.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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These are big walleyes, the kind sportsmen pose with for pictures in the local newspapers.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hollywood had no interest in presenting balanced portrayals of Black life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Bigger Picture for Comedians During both his podcast and stand-up appearances, Jonasi’s commentary extended beyond the translation itself into a broader critique of film portrayals of Africa.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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