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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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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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Unlike most portraits, which are strictly a rendering of the subject, Michals photographed Cash through a window, using his own reflection as a primary element within the picture of the star quietly seated in his hotel room.—
Ivan Shaw,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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David Hockney, the British artist most famous for his 1960s paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and double portraits rendered in vivid acrylic paints, died at his London home on Thursday, June 11, at age 88.—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 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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What genres or types of books do well for you there?—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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At the Emmys, the movie category can be where comedies and other genres thrive.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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“Descriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptions. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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