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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
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.
—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
Now, digital agents are representing human users and making purchases online, prompting sellers to reconfigure their businesses to better serve agents that read descriptions of products rather than look at photos to decide what to buy.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Crack the bar menu code with this guide to understanding drink names, descriptions and ingredients.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
But without highlights to show, Lineker, Shearer and guest host Joe Cole relied on still images and their own descriptions of the action.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
For instance, Williams’s looping descriptions of the encroaching wilderness can be quite compelling, but there is something off about them.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Social media descriptions of Skid Row dogs being used for fights and to test drugs often lack credible evidence and actionable information, said Los Angeles Police Department Lt.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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
Now, digital agents are representing human users and making purchases online, prompting sellers to reconfigure their businesses to better serve agents that read descriptions of products rather than look at photos to decide what to buy.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Crack the bar menu code with this guide to understanding drink names, descriptions and ingredients.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
But without highlights to show, Lineker, Shearer and guest host Joe Cole relied on still images and their own descriptions of the action.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
For instance, Williams’s looping descriptions of the encroaching wilderness can be quite compelling, but there is something off about them.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Social media descriptions of Skid Row dogs being used for fights and to test drugs often lack credible evidence and actionable information, said Los Angeles Police Department Lt.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptions
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Deepfakes have been a constant presence in the AI age as large-language models have made generating depictions of actors, singers and other celebrities much more accessible to the public.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Yes, other Hollywood depictions of the future had predicted similar technology over the years, but guess what year Apple overlord Steve Jobs announced the breakthrough videotelephony product known as FaceTime?—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Other types of attractions include shows, character meet-and-greets, climbing structures and wet and dry play areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Area law enforcement officials have previously released pictures of him.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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But some users find clever ways to sidestep those controls, by disguising sensitive requests as role-playing games, poems or pictures, with many swapping tips and ideas online.—
Kevin Schaul,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
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Copper of all kinds has experienced a resurgence in recent years, but the most elegant take on the shade is rich, natural-leaning, and glossy.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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By no means should your shed serve as an extension of your pantry; food items of all kinds will suffer being stored there.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Among all the things that make Iliad Bookshop unique is the mural outside, depicting literary scenes and portraits of more than fifty authors and musicians like Charles Dickens, Sylvia Plath, Harper Lee, Pink Floyd and Tom Petty.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Earlier works often centered on solitary women posed with the self-possession of royal portraits or religious icons.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The night had been a reunion of sorts.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The large multi-level restaurant is a living breathing Boston museum of sorts, adorned with old murals, newspaper clippings, photos and other historic memorabilia (even stadium seats from Fenway Park).—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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This needs to be balanced with honest portrayals of skilled nursing facilities, which includes how residents live their lives while receiving necessary care.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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For every blockbuster streaming series about a notorious serial killer, there’s a discussion to be had about whether anyone is benefitting from gruesome TV portrayals that some feel glamorize killers and exploit their victims.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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The genres span romance, drama, thriller, fantasy, action and comedy – and while the storytelling may not exactly be high art with a high quotient of melodrama and a cliffhanger every few minutes – Jia says that is exactly the point.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Tay Keith also collaborated with Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, and Jennifer Lopez, proving that his sound was versatile enough to span genres.—
Christine Imarenezor,
VIBE.com,
19 June 2026
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“Descriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptions. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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