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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
Some card descriptions are a bit wordy, forcing pauses to reread during your first attempts.
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Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Design roles around capability, not job descriptions.
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Kevin Chan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This is doubly important when buying from Amazon, where lower quality materials can be buried far down the page in product descriptions.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
For people with disabilities, AI is providing higher quality and faster transcription for the deaf, image descriptions for the blind, and speech generation for those unable to communicate verbally.
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Jessica Melugin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Character descriptions for all cast are being kept under wraps.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The proximity and the descriptions of her relationship to Chicago could have been me.
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Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Using contextual clues, including witness interview dates and document descriptions, some files could be located elsewhere, but for many that was not possible.
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Included in the list are vague descriptions of the materials that were removed and their location.
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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Design roles around capability, not job descriptions.
—
Kevin Chan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This is doubly important when buying from Amazon, where lower quality materials can be buried far down the page in product descriptions.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
For people with disabilities, AI is providing higher quality and faster transcription for the deaf, image descriptions for the blind, and speech generation for those unable to communicate verbally.
—
Jessica Melugin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Character descriptions for all cast are being kept under wraps.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The proximity and the descriptions of her relationship to Chicago could have been me.
—
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Using contextual clues, including witness interview dates and document descriptions, some files could be located elsewhere, but for many that was not possible.
—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Included in the list are vague descriptions of the materials that were removed and their location.
—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptions
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But Comer and Jackman’s roles reverse the ballad’s depictions.
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O’Connor’s harrowing depictions of the effects of irresistible grace on the willfully self-damned aren’t everyone’s chalice of wine.
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Once open, the program will provide transitional housing and on-site services to people who are chronically homeless and struggling with drug addiction, mental health or all types of disabilities.
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But the total tally obscures how there were basically two types of Davis residents, those living close to the project and those living elsewhere in town.
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Later pictures showed the structure being towed within the lagoon.
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Space-age music blared night-club-loud as pictures of birds, plants, and flowers cascaded down the walls.
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Proudly made in the USA, these coloring tablecloths make memorable experiences for parties, family gatherings, camps, and celebrations of all kinds.
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The Juneteenth celebration continued at Malcolm X Park for a festival that included food, music and dozens of vendors of all kinds.
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Alongside artist and archival producer Hudson Campbell, who created oil portraits of the four central figures, the team leaned on AI to add animation, movement, expression, and immediacy to people whose likenesses were absent from history.
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The Pompadour Suite is theatrical in its own way, with dramatic portraits, antique furnishings, and oak floors.
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Beyond the exchange of ideas, business pitches and social affairs, folks are likely to leave Cannes Lions with all sorts food for thought.
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Some have even wondered whether MSG will host a fan event of sorts, rather than an actual wedding event.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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The series has been praised for its heartfelt storylines and realistic portrayals of grief, loneliness, and the process of processing it all.
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The convention hall was filled with cosplayers, from rookies to experts, dressed as characters from a variety of genres, from anime to gaming.
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There are certain genres that seem inappropriate to play during cold weather.
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“Descriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptions. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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