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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.
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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
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.
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Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Crack the bar menu code with this guide to understanding drink names, descriptions and ingredients.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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Earlier works often centered on solitary women posed with the self-possession of royal portraits or religious icons.
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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 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.
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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.
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