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as in depictions
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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as in types
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
As of late Saturday night, authorities have not released descriptions of any suspects or identified a possible motive.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Police believe the thieves are between 16 and 19 years old, and have only vague descriptions of the suspects.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The new study’s authors suggest that descriptions of awe-inspiring time underwater could help others think differently about the seas.
—Susan Cosier, Scientific American, 6 June 2026
This story has some disturbing descriptions.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 6 June 2026
Such detailed descriptions could only come from somebody who has a background with defensive backs.
—Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
MacInnes’ descriptions of the natural world, from the microscopic to the cosmic, are superb.
—The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
On a blind date, his descriptions of magical griffins and burning deserts sound humiliatingly immature.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
After two dreaming and designing sessions, LPA architects used the students’ sketches and written descriptions to help AI generate renderings of their designs.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Police believe the thieves are between 16 and 19 years old, and have only vague descriptions of the suspects.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The new study’s authors suggest that descriptions of awe-inspiring time underwater could help others think differently about the seas.
—Susan Cosier, Scientific American, 6 June 2026
This story has some disturbing descriptions.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 6 June 2026
Such detailed descriptions could only come from somebody who has a background with defensive backs.
—Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
MacInnes’ descriptions of the natural world, from the microscopic to the cosmic, are superb.
—The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
On a blind date, his descriptions of magical griffins and burning deserts sound humiliatingly immature.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
After two dreaming and designing sessions, LPA architects used the students’ sketches and written descriptions to help AI generate renderings of their designs.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptions
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Still, marketing the industry to young people can be difficult, as outdated imagery of factory workers and assembly lines still dominate popular depictions of the field.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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According to Jarvis, those long hours are one of the show's more realistic depictions of ranch life, particularly during the summer months when daylight stretches well into the evening.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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One of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Though diamond art kits have been popular for the past several years, sales are up 28% on Michaels' platform, indicating that these types of crafts are still generating new interest.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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American strikes also destroyed what appears to be drinking water infrastructure on Iran’s southern coast early yesterday, according to videos and pictures shared by Iranian media and geolocated by NBC News.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The festival Thursday had a family-friendly vibe, with everyone taking pictures and enjoying time together, said Maria Botchatcher.—
Zuri Primos
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Research by Keyes and others has revealed that watching sports of all kinds, both in-person and on a screen, can have positive impacts on well-being.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Every June, editors at the online retailer round up some of their favorite books of the year, spanning a variety of genres and topics, to recommend to readers of all kinds.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Unlike most portraits, which are strictly a rendering of the subject, Michals photographed Cash through a window, using his own reflection as a primary element within the picture of the star quietly seated in his hotel room.—
Ivan Shaw,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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David Hockney, the British artist most famous for his 1960s paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and double portraits rendered in vivid acrylic paints, died at his London home on Thursday, June 11, at age 88.—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Steffen’s stint in Colorado has been a rollercoaster of sorts.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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In a far corner of Oviedo, Mugendai is a bonsai of sorts, a Japanese restaurant gently shaped by its chef, whose love for tradition and technique has grown it slowly and steadily.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The film won three Oscars and has since been widely cited as one of Hollywood’s most influential portrayals of the tech industry.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Dean Cain has repeatedly taken issue with modern portrayals of superheroes, from Superman and Supergirl to Captain America.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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There are two tacks for the contemporary performer facing the decline of classic genres of film and comedy.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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The collection spans centuries of storytelling in multiple genres, from migratory fairytales with kings and princesses to legends of ghosts and the Devil to fables with talking animals.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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“Descriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptions. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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