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easy to see or understand
a well-defined boundary well-defined policies
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Recent Examples of well-defined
Her layered drum programming is intricate and well-defined, never overloading or crowding out any particular sound.
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Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
The characters around him are less well-defined at this point, though the likability of the actors goes a long way.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
The difference between mental ‘wellness’ and clinical care The most profound finding the team discovered during the year running Yara AI, according to Braidwood, is that there’s a crucial distinction between wellness and clinical care that isn’t well-defined.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
Every squad member has his role well-defined — and accepted.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
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Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
The characters around him are less well-defined at this point, though the likability of the actors goes a long way.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
The difference between mental ‘wellness’ and clinical care The most profound finding the team discovered during the year running Yara AI, according to Braidwood, is that there’s a crucial distinction between wellness and clinical care that isn’t well-defined.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
Every squad member has his role well-defined — and accepted.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-defined
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Broken down into five lucid chapters, the letter argues against a robotic future, and for a socially just one.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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After the disturbing death of Reverend Bryce at the end of last week’s episode of Widow’s Bay, Tom, Wyck, and Patricia search his office for clues that might explain why this seemingly lucid man of the cloth suddenly hung himself.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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In today’s fascination with affordable, tiny houses, the legacy of traditional American architecture is in plain sight.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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This one, though, is as plain as the sunshine on a warm Texas day.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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And yes, the song was a colorful confection packaged into easily digestible pop for children who idolized Siwa from her Dance Moms days.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Good Communication Exceptional CEOs are fantastic at unpacking complex strategies and turning them into digestible ideas and actionable steps.—
Nancy Padberg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The actor, 39, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of simple battery in a Louisiana criminal court Wednesday, June 3, according to records obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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At the time, the New Orleans Police Department confirmed its officers charged LaBeouf with two counts of simple battery for allegedly assaulting two men near a bar in the French Quarter.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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These powerful entities ward off competition through implicit or explicit threats.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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This could show up as being clear on the values the company embraces and how these support innovation, but at the same time being explicit about the actions that will not be tolerated.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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What Schwartz made clear is that once Cleveland chose Monken, his own decision was already made.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a large-scale deadly attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Tuesday, damaging residential buildings, authorities said, as part of a broad offensive on targets across Ukraine.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The hotel also offers ultra-luxe suites, each with a distinct design theme (like Riviera and Christian Dior), and a penthouse suite with a heated rooftop pool and 360-degree views of the city, from the hills to the sea stretching across the horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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There are at least two distinct categories of retirees with dependent children.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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“Well-defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-defined. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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