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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
Often, Therrien did not give his works descriptive titles, preferring instead that his viewers invest his art with meaning.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Whoop’s sleep data tends to be more prescriptive than descriptive.
—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
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Whoop’s sleep data tends to be more prescriptive than descriptive.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
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Buchanan Studio’s signature Studio Stripe—a wide, graphic band screen-printed onto heavyweight Belgian linen—and its cotton velvets speak to impactful, sensual interiors.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 June 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
2 June 2026
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None of this felt realistic, especially not Colman Domingo’s sawed-off-shotgun-wielding Ali shooting up Alamo’s club in his mentee Rue’s honor, shattering a mask of poise that had defined his character (like the whiplash of Khaleesi’s end of Game of Thrones rogue era).—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Critics, including some of the country’s largest education networks, say the government’s framework does not provide a fair or realistic measure of success for creative professionals.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Accessibility The hotel is fully ADA compliant, with specific guest rooms that feature lowered signage and door viewers, closed-caption televisions, braille room numbers, and emergency assistance systems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Instead of checking specific boxes and satisfying targets, focus on quality stories and memorable characters.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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