as in graphic
having many features or details
He told a descriptive story about his trip to Spain that captured our attention. An overly descriptive account of the movie that left little to the imagination.
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Recent Examples of descriptive
Whoop’s sleep data tends to be more prescriptive than descriptive.
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Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
The script was pretty descriptive.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
During a nearly 40-minute phone conversation while search and rescue efforts were still ongoing on April 7, Hooker told friends Marnee and Blaine Stevenson in descriptive detail what led to the incident where his wife allegedly went missing.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System listing that contains further information and descriptive details can be found here.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
The script was pretty descriptive.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
During a nearly 40-minute phone conversation while search and rescue efforts were still ongoing on April 7, Hooker told friends Marnee and Blaine Stevenson in descriptive detail what led to the incident where his wife allegedly went missing.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System listing that contains further information and descriptive details can be found here.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
Adjective
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Currently on sale for 40 percent off, this cool graphic T-shirt is the perfect everyday casual tee.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Frank was trying to set realistic expectations for the season, but made comments that were interpreted as defeatist.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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For them, that means being realistic that artists can also have full-time jobs, are raising children, and are caring for their family or other members of their community.—
Brianna J. Heath,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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The risks in the space market were made vivid this week with the launchpad explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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This is a vivid example of lawmakers inadvertently potentially cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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That 25% rye firmly places it in the high-rye camp, while the Texas climate accelerates maturation, yielding a more expressive profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Outside, guests will find picturesque landscaping, a resort-style swimming pool, and an outdoor kitchen and multiple lounge areas.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Visible from the resort, practice area and putting green, the picturesque par 3 features a pond guarding the front of the green and a redesign inspired by Augusta National's famous 12th hole.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Such a change would offer greater photographic versatility and make the iPhone camera that bit closer to a standalone SLR.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The best photographic window is very short.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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They were armed with Glock pistols, which are only accurate for a short distance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Trump didn't offer specific details in the post on what the deal might include.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Clarify roles, reduce unnecessary scope, and make expectations specific enough for everyone to follow.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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