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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
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.
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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
Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Fiona, the curator, no longer trying to hide her irritation, is insisting the paintings have a descriptive title at the very least.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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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
Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Fiona, the curator, no longer trying to hide her irritation, is insisting the paintings have a descriptive title at the very least.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
Adjective
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LaceLocker® designs include assorted colors and graphic patterns that allow children to choose styles aligned with their personalities and interests.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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When asked about a realistic amount that could be collected from the verdict, Butcher said the aim is to collect every non-exempt asset possible.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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At this point, those agitating against the merger might see their most realistic option being to lobby for conditions on the merger, such as job-protection guarantees or production minimums.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Watching delicate structures and vivid colors slowly emerge in front of my eyes felt like completing a cosmic paint-by-numbers kit.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Sylvie, a borderline recluse, has been watching her neighbors through a telescope and using them as inspiration for her writing, work that’s rendered in vivid detail onscreen.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Showing beautiful aromatics, including expressive floral notes in the bouquet, 2021 Brunello is noted for its bold fruit flavors, extraordinary balance, elegant texture, and overall integration.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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London opening with its new push for a younger, self-expressive clientele can help inform the brand to roll out similar concepts in other key locations.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Lake Norman and Lake Wylie offer among the most picturesque views in America when fishing, according to a new national ranking.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2026
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At first blush, Harbour Island feels almost too picturesque to be real.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Another painting in the cycle had been replaced by a yellowing photographic reproduction.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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And in 1908, the university’s first female student’s photographic inquiries reveal sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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According to Aliabadi, many patients never felt like PCOS was an accurate name because their symptoms go far beyond the ovaries to include effects like hair thinning, mood changes, and long-term metabolic risk.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
13 May 2026
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But subsequent reporting found that was not entirely accurate.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Modern vehicles do have more sensitive electronics, and following manufacturer-specific procedures is always the safest approach.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Professors and departments are urged to make these both general and specific.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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