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
Around the mid-1980s, roughly, the wording became more descriptive, illuminating not only what the players did, but how.
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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
She is known for her immersive and descriptive writing style, often going undercover to review restaurants.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Detroit Free Press can't name witnesses or give descriptive terms that could potentially identify a witness per an order from Judge Shawn Jacque, who is presiding over the ongoing hearing.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 25 June 2025
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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
She is known for her immersive and descriptive writing style, often going undercover to review restaurants.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Detroit Free Press can't name witnesses or give descriptive terms that could potentially identify a witness per an order from Judge Shawn Jacque, who is presiding over the ongoing hearing.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 25 June 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Becca Martin-Brown,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Investigators said the contractor engaged extensively with users on the platform, viewing graphic photos and videos while on duty and even using his government computer to chat with people posting explicit content.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unless more Democrats start being realistic, many more innocent people will unfortunately continue to suffer.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Amparo Heredia has a vivid recollection of her parents performing in what was Miami’s vibrant Flamenco scene in the 1980s when many tablaos dotted the city.—
Emily Cardenas,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Playful prints, vivid colors, and global finds bring personality to every type of home, from industrial lofts to beach retreats.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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While nostalgia—drawing people to the warmth, color, and the carefree spirit of the 1970s—certainly plays a role, leaning back into this style is also about creating spaces that feel personal, expressive, and welcoming.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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The happy couple looked picturesque in this scenic photo Alejandra posted in support of the Open Arms Fund back in 2021.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Leafy vines bearing clusters of grapes extend in perfect rows next to picturesque wineries and their tasting rooms, each with scenic views of the Piedmont region.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Christensen’s own photographic prints inspired by flora and fauna have been featured in BoConcept stores and galleries and gave birth to the spring summer 2025 Flora collection of home accessories, which is an extension of her creative universe.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Rogen will certainly have plenty of photographic evidence to pull from for inspiration.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Now, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed aerial robots that fly directly into the smoke, gathering data that could make forecasts far more accurate.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The study, published August 4, 2025, in Nature Communications, could reshape how protective materials are designed, opening doors to lighter, more efficient, and application-specific shock-absorbing solutions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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And bets of $10 or more on higher-risk parlays — gambling that two or more specific things will happen — also will be free of the charge.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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