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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
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.
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Further descriptions were not available.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Some Apple Intelligence features, like higher limits on image generation and descriptions of footage from smart home cameras compatible with Apple’s HomeKit system, will require an iCloud+ subscription.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The character was not referenced in any descriptions for the new Season 4 roles during the casting process.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 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, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
His preferred pastime is chess, which chimes with one of the more insightful descriptions of his character, offered by Kompany in January 2025.
—New York Times, 10 June 2026
Police did not provide clothing descriptions of what the teens were last seen wearing.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
As of late Saturday night, authorities have not released descriptions of any suspects or identified a possible motive.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Further descriptions were not available.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Some Apple Intelligence features, like higher limits on image generation and descriptions of footage from smart home cameras compatible with Apple’s HomeKit system, will require an iCloud+ subscription.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The character was not referenced in any descriptions for the new Season 4 roles during the casting process.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 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, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
His preferred pastime is chess, which chimes with one of the more insightful descriptions of his character, offered by Kompany in January 2025.
—New York Times, 10 June 2026
Police did not provide clothing descriptions of what the teens were last seen wearing.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
As of late Saturday night, authorities have not released descriptions of any suspects or identified a possible motive.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 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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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 destroyed what appears to be drinking water infrastructureon Iran’s southern coast early Wednesday, 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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Even with the wonderful job Kpler does with its MarineTraffic tracking and map, following the hundreds or thousands of ships of all kinds, shapes, and sizes around the Gulf is an insanely big job.—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
11 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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Film clips, photographs and commentary include Martin Scorsese; American photographer David LaChapelle known for elaborate celebrity portraits of the likes of Angelina Jolie and the Kardashians; and British filmmaker and artists Isaac Julien and Tom Hunter.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Dec. 2025
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Streets leading to the base were decorated with welcome posters, portraits of Putin, and flagpoles bearing the colors of both nations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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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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The deal with Bell and Red Flair reps the latest for aTwist, which has been building a library of vertical videos in various genres including comedy, drama, unscripted, horror and romance.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Readers are choosing platforms that offer ongoing engagement within specific genres instead of relying solely on traditional ebook marketplaces.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Descriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptions. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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