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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 original story was branded as antisemitic due to Dickens’ descriptions of the prejudicial norms of society in those times.
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The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to meet the women hoping to win Mel over, along with their descriptions provided by ABC.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The objectionable verbiage is sorted into categories, with explanations and descriptions.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Hierarchy With a hierarchical workplace culture, roles, responsibilities and job descriptions are clearly communicated.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Available in dozens of colorways and patterns, there are plenty of options for designing a summery bedscape—and Harrison attests that the hues match their descriptions.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
In the second quarter, Figma announced Figma Make, which uses artificial intelligence to compose app and website designs based on a user's descriptions, and Figma Sites, which turns designs into working websites.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
And the book’s bracingly straightforward descriptions of often inexplicable behaviors and thought processes, become the hard, stark edges of a sculptural black-and-white photography that is all the more mysterious for apparently having nothing to hide.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors also have cell phone data and pings from cell towers that point to Heuermann, the eyewitness descriptions of him and his truck, the Chevrolet Avalanche, according to an official with knowledge of their strategy.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to meet the women hoping to win Mel over, along with their descriptions provided by ABC.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The objectionable verbiage is sorted into categories, with explanations and descriptions.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Hierarchy With a hierarchical workplace culture, roles, responsibilities and job descriptions are clearly communicated.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Available in dozens of colorways and patterns, there are plenty of options for designing a summery bedscape—and Harrison attests that the hues match their descriptions.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
In the second quarter, Figma announced Figma Make, which uses artificial intelligence to compose app and website designs based on a user's descriptions, and Figma Sites, which turns designs into working websites.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
And the book’s bracingly straightforward descriptions of often inexplicable behaviors and thought processes, become the hard, stark edges of a sculptural black-and-white photography that is all the more mysterious for apparently having nothing to hide.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors also have cell phone data and pings from cell towers that point to Heuermann, the eyewitness descriptions of him and his truck, the Chevrolet Avalanche, according to an official with knowledge of their strategy.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptions
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Films and television programs like Hocus Pocus, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, The Craft, Halloweentown, Charmed ,and Practical Magic reintroduced the practice of witchcraft to the American public through depictions of adolescence, sisterhood, and family.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Bearing a faint image of the front and back of a naked man, consistent with traditional depictions of Jesus after his crucifixion, the Shroud has long been subject to controversy, though many still believe in its authenticity.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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What are the two types of waterspouts?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There were reporters and photographers all around, clamoring for interviews and pictures.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hanson has always been a great fashion photographer, especially good at capturing feminine exuberance, but the span of time that has passed since these pictures were taken now establishes them as bona-fide historical artifacts to boot.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Known for its reliability and resilience, Canada Goose has supported on- and off-screen roles in some of the planet’s most extreme locations, empowering exploration of all kinds, both behind the scenes and front of the lens.—
Steven Huizar,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to reports, it has been disallowed in settings of all kinds.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Being a subject of one of his portraits required discipline—showing up for many months, staying still for many hours.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Directed and photographed by Stuart Winecoff with creative direction from Robert Lussier, The Style Council, Paris, the films and portraits follow Ludacris, Alba, McCaffrey, and Moore through John Lautner’s Harvey House in Los Angeles, known for its lush midcentury interiors.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sinner subdued an out- of-sorts Spaniard at Wimbledon in four sets, and Alcaraz returned the favor here.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The gap between cinematic portrayals and real-world applications highlights the ongoing challenges, but progress is being made.—
Sanath Chilakala,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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From early stereotypical portrayals to today’s more authentic and complex narratives, the series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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Helmed by friends Sarah Jackson, Emily Lilley, and Blaes Green, the store hosts 10 to 12 of them a month with genres ranging from graphic novels to cocktails.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hers was a risky act, a shift of not just genres but also loyalties.—
Anderson Tepper,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Descriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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