as in lucid
easy to see or understand
a well-defined boundary well-defined policies
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Recent Examples of well-defined
Partly that's because any such black hole should lie at the center of the Large Magellanic Cloud, but its center is not well-defined.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
Icons and text look sharp and well-defined on the screen.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
Kidman wore her voluminous blonde hair parted in the middle with subtle but well-defined waves.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
This strategy provides an excellent balance of capturing bullish momentum while keeping the risk well-defined and manageable.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
Icons and text look sharp and well-defined on the screen.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
Kidman wore her voluminous blonde hair parted in the middle with subtle but well-defined waves.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
This strategy provides an excellent balance of capturing bullish momentum while keeping the risk well-defined and manageable.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-defined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-defined
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In other words, could the question at the outset of the novel be applied today to the United States—a bastion of democratic strength being ripped apart by an erratic tyrant? Years ago, in one of his lucid columns, Vargas Llosa described the election of Donald Trump as a form of national suicide.—
Ilan Stavans,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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For a woman who had made a reputation as a lucid, sharp chronicler of the reality of American lives, Didion struggled with the irrational thoughts that flooded her mind afterward.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Industry experts say some of the reasons are plain to see: Reports of detentions and deportations, including the weekslong lockup of European tourists, have sowed fears of bad experiences at the border.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Amazon also has this plain pair without any blooms, although it’s still made with embroidery.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The digestible nature of her content is not to be remiss.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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One study showed that digestible starch increased glucose levels more than resistant starch.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Its second life on streaming has guided new viewers to the simple charms of one of the best mystery shows of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Will people be more open and accept that a simple, inexpensive date isn’t the sign of low effort but rather a reflection of the economy none of us asked for?—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, there will be other shows — and, in fact, Star Wars is coming off its most successful year in producing TV shows with less explicit, fan-service-y connection to the movies, though The Acolyte was canceled and the future of Skeleton Crew remains in doubt.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for an explicit verbal exchange with a Los Angeles Lakers fan during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What Brands Can Learn For luxury and lifestyle brands outside of hospitality, the lessons are clear: Create emotional anchors.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The goal was clear: to address everyday concerns like sensitivity, razor bumps, and discoloration—issues all too common in melanin-rich skin.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the broader impact of the administration's funding pause remains unclear, the escalating battle has brought many of the university's key research projects, including studies on Alzheimer's disease and cancer treatment, to a halt.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The film's broad cultural influence extends beyond the entertainment industry.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Leaders must align their efforts but never relinquish their distinct accountabilities.—
Shivali Kukreja,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Epic Universe, the $7 billion attraction from Comcast Corp.’s Universal Destinations & Experiences division, offers five distinct lands and opens to the public on May 22.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Well-defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-defined. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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