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
Hickman smiled and promised — in descriptive terms — to get them through their first time.
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Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Sufficient descriptive information is available to assist in their recovery.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Around the mid-1980s, roughly, the wording became more descriptive, illuminating not only what the players did, but how.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 July 2025
There are so many styles of tampons to choose from, but sometimes, their names aren’t the most descriptive.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
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Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Sufficient descriptive information is available to assist in their recovery.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Around the mid-1980s, roughly, the wording became more descriptive, illuminating not only what the players did, but how.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 July 2025
There are so many styles of tampons to choose from, but sometimes, their names aren’t the most descriptive.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Though the shoe is not available on the design house’s website yet, the exaggerated heel and graphic construction reflect the sensibility of Nina Christen, the buzzy footwear designer Anderson tapped to lead shoes at Dior this summer.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The combination of advances in science, technology—supercomputing and superconducting magnets—and, critically, money from AI hyperscalers and others makes fusion power a realistic option when the world is demanding much more electricity.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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But that's not always realistic, cost-effective, or convenient.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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The book honed Wolfe’s vivid style of writing that ushered in the New Journalism movement of the era.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Saffron Saffron is a spice with a vivid reddish-golden color that has a slightly bitter flavor and is an important ingredient in Indian and Mediterranean cooking.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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For those of us who have loved Carmen Maura since the first of her seven features with Pedro Almodóvar 45 years ago, watching her expressive face in Calle Málaga is its own wondrous reward.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Clinical leaders working with psychedelics could incorporate music‑based therapy, sound baths and expressive visual and vocal art for trauma, not as an add-on, but as tools on par with talk therapy.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are farmers' markets all over the county offering everything from fruits and veggies to jams and maple syrup, and picturesque towns and villages like Fleischmanns, Walton, and Hobart provide scenic locales for strolling, shopping, and dining.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.—
Brian Todd,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Outside, artist Andy Nguyen introduced cyanotype artwork, a photographic process that creates a blue and white image from a mix of sun exposure and chemicals.—
Lauren Uppal,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The caller also picked out Flores Barrientos from a photographic lineup, police said.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Master 4’s sensor remains unchanged, still providing smooth and accurate tracking on virtually any surface, with a maximum DPI of 8,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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On a team that has allowed the league’s most sacks, McCarthy must learn from QBs like Aaron Rodgers, still the league’s fastest passer and one of its most accurate.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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For Farley, who marks his fifth anniversary as CEO on Wednesday, there have been industry-wide problems to deal with, as well as Ford-specific issues that the company is still in the process of navigating.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Depending on specific risk factors, providers may recommend one or more of these tests.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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