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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
Helen Toner, interim executive director at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, said those differing descriptions about AI in the military are both true.
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ABC News, 31 May 2026
Because the majority of deaths in remote or low-income countries occur at home rather than in a hospital, clinical or medical descriptions of the reasons for the mortalities also remain unknown.
—Diane Cole, NPR, 29 May 2026
Critics of the littoral combat ship (LCS) program had some other descriptions.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As Geno Auriemma continues to go global in finding talent to keep the Huskies in the thick of the national championship hunt, Lister, whose sister, Jasmine, was a grad assistant at UConn from 2014-16, offered some vivid descriptions of the newest member of the team.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Not job descriptions or mission statements.
—Omer Qureshi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Miami’s wide receivers fit both descriptions.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Those modules cover storytelling, image generation, video scripts, SEO, email, social media, blog posts, product descriptions, and vision-to-text, each trained specifically for its use case rather than relying on a generic approach.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
Those practices included predatory mortgage lending, junk fees, confusing jargon on financial product descriptions, payday loans, and much more.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 May 2026
ABC News, 31 May 2026
Because the majority of deaths in remote or low-income countries occur at home rather than in a hospital, clinical or medical descriptions of the reasons for the mortalities also remain unknown.
—Diane Cole, NPR, 29 May 2026
Critics of the littoral combat ship (LCS) program had some other descriptions.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As Geno Auriemma continues to go global in finding talent to keep the Huskies in the thick of the national championship hunt, Lister, whose sister, Jasmine, was a grad assistant at UConn from 2014-16, offered some vivid descriptions of the newest member of the team.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Not job descriptions or mission statements.
—Omer Qureshi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Miami’s wide receivers fit both descriptions.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Those modules cover storytelling, image generation, video scripts, SEO, email, social media, blog posts, product descriptions, and vision-to-text, each trained specifically for its use case rather than relying on a generic approach.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
Those practices included predatory mortgage lending, junk fees, confusing jargon on financial product descriptions, payday loans, and much more.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptions
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For all the prior cinematic depictions of storming bunkers and camaraderie under fire, Pressure offers us the quiet heroism of rational restraint in the figure of James Stagg, who weathered his inner storms and bore the courage to be disliked.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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In this way, the film offers one of the most unique and realistic depictions of a famous historical battle ever put to screen.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including school children, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including schoolchildren, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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There are several kinds to choose from, but before buying, there are some things to consider.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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Organized in six sections, combining both chronological and thematic approaches, the exhibition opens with a group of portraits of Lee Miller taken by some of the greatest photographers and filmmakers of the 1920s and 1930s – Edward Steichen, Cecil Beaton and George Hoyningen-Huene among them.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The zoo frequently posts portraits of her on its Instagram page.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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June’s astro-weather challenges your love life, creative expression and emotional boundaries — Mercury in Cancer, for instance, will clash with Saturn, which can trigger a serious conversation around dating, children or a passion project of sorts.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Wednesday was a milestone moment of sorts.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The Boroughs is not a frightening show, monster snack-time portrayals notwithstanding.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Many also expressed a desire for portrayals that reflect healthy relationships, rest, softness, sisterhood, and everyday life beyond struggle.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The best sci-fi games are often pigeonholed into specific genres like shooters, strategy games, and RPGs, and for good reason; franchises like Mass Effect, StarCraft, and Half-Life are all-time classics.—
Keith Langston,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Bibliophiles can stroll through exhibits showcasing library lore that highlights the enduring enchantment of books, along with the Book Fair offering various genres of books for sale, such as mystery, sci-fi, and romance.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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