as in graphical
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
An abduction must have occurred, the child must be at risk of serious injury or death, and there has to be descriptive information about the child, the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
So their guidance became chattier and more descriptive, designed for a home cook who was eager to learn—and who could hold recipe developers more immediately accountable, yelling about bland soup or bad bakes in the comments section.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
This is just descriptive data taken from a small number of schools.
—Christopher J. Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Lee said features like descriptive search, image search—which is driving two-times higher conversion and making users four-times more likely to purchase—and style chat empower customers to effortlessly find styles by describing them, uploading inspirational images, or even creating full outfits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
So their guidance became chattier and more descriptive, designed for a home cook who was eager to learn—and who could hold recipe developers more immediately accountable, yelling about bland soup or bad bakes in the comments section.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
This is just descriptive data taken from a small number of schools.
—Christopher J. Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Lee said features like descriptive search, image search—which is driving two-times higher conversion and making users four-times more likely to purchase—and style chat empower customers to effortlessly find styles by describing them, uploading inspirational images, or even creating full outfits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
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These studies were also really an investigation of color, thinking of the way graphic scores can work and trying to convey a mood or tone through color theory.—
Caitlin Woolsey,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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On the opening day of Combs’s trial, the jury was shown graphic video of him physically assaulting Ventura in a California hotel in 2016.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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But many scientists and engineers believe nuclear propulsion offers the only realistic path for a sustainable campaign ferrying people between the Earth and Mars.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Satoshi Kon also had a strong impact on me, especially with his realistic visual style.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Some consumers are likely choosing their cars’ colors to emphasize timeliness, as more vivid hues tend to come and go more quickly out of fashion.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This is not a new phenomena of the world feeling so vivid, so extreme, that finding an angle of approach is hard.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The couple ventured to the Maldives, Lake Orta in Italy, Tuscany and Monte Carlo, among other picturesque destinations.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Middleburg, Virginia, is a picturesque rural town about an hour outside of Washington, D.C.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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From portraying Alfred Hitchcock and Steve Jobs to taking beauty shots of Kate Moss, depicting Las Vegas landscapes and lensing fashion campaigns for the likes of Chanel, Prada and Levi’s, his photographic career has brought him to many a place.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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The last recorded sighting of the fuzzy rodent 30 years ago failed to yield any photographic evidence, but after six months scouring the jungles of New Guinea, one researcher has finally documented one of the world’s most elusive mammals.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 May 2025
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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The ultra-wide camera retains steadiness but produces video with more accurate colors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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The collective bargaining agreement between MLS and its players stipulates specific bonus payouts for tournaments that MLS players typically compete in, like the U.S. Open Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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While Tylenol is targeting a variety of consumers who may experience pain with this launch, Gow identified a few specific ones, particularly those 40-plus.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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