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descriptions

noun

plural of description

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a vivid representation in words of someone or something we immediately recognized the man from our cousin's description of him

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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common fixes small appliances and other things of that description

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Recent Examples of descriptions In an age when AI is rewriting job descriptions faster than universities can update curricula, purpose is the one career asset that cannot be automated. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface. — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026 The book offers readers a closer look at how Nolan adapted Homer’s foundational Greek poem for the screen, including the film’s dialogue and scene descriptions. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 July 2026 Despite these vague descriptions, Helen has almost exclusively been portrayed as Caucasian in art, TV and film. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Greek mythology is full of colorful, physical descriptions, often repeated over and over again. — Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 July 2026 Film descriptions are below with language courtesy of Film at Lincoln Center. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 The descriptions of the perpetrators, many of whom carried a knife, were often eerily similar; several were roughly the same height, weight and race. — ProPublica, 14 July 2026 Other officers assigned to keep watch sat in their unmarked cars nearby, calling out descriptions of the undercover officer’s movements over the radio. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

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But Smith’s energy goes toward perfecting the Damon Albarn impression in its silly hook rather than galvanizing the otherwise lackluster depictions of friendship in his lyrics.

— Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
Farris' depictions – drawn in a loose, minimal style with a bright, colorful palette – offer generalities that seem relatable for those who have attended med school.

— Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026

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The resident, who asked not to be identified, said that crime and other types of violence in the area have become increasingly common since the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
First off, there are two main types of yaks in Tibet – and the cloning project has different goals for them.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

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In a world where live events of all kinds are at the center of the media business, expect a whole lot more live music at World Cup venues next time around.

— Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The Los Angeles River has become a popular stage for performances of all kinds in recent years.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of kinds

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His Cedar Island Drive house is on a corner lot of sorts, which throws a bow right at I-285.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Researchers often use the Morningness Eveningness Questionnaire, a 19-item survey that sorts respondents into five buckets, from definitely morning to definitely evening.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

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The report suggests that idealized portrayals of dating on social media may be affecting confidence and expectations, in some cases as much as or more than rejection itself.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Forget about military might, imperialism, and portrayals of heroic feats, though.

— Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2026

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