as in description
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
he gave us his definition of the perfect romantic evening on the town
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Recent Examples of definition
Naturally, with a powerhouse studio and a budget of likely over $150 million (if not more), Thunderbolts* is nowhere near the definition of arthouse or independent cinema.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
But the definition of courage isn’t acting without fear.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
If your definition of an authentic dive bar is the appearance of pool tables and sound of live music, then Nowhere Bar is a shoe-in.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
And so, for that matter, is the definition of luxury.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
But the definition of courage isn’t acting without fear.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
If your definition of an authentic dive bar is the appearance of pool tables and sound of live music, then Nowhere Bar is a shoe-in.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
And so, for that matter, is the definition of luxury.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
Noun
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There is no detailed description about the vehicle or details about the driver, according to the department.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Again, the product description notes that there will be subtle variations in the glaze from piece to piece.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Everything inside is for sale, including the squirrel and deer portraits, the linen curtains and the twig chandelier.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Boardman previously painted a portrait of Barack Obama following the 2003 death of Lawrence Williams, who had painted all 43 previous presidential portraits, according to the outlet.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sneakers feature multi-tone green denim, fire-orange stitching that mimics trichome-rich buds [those little orange hairs on the bud], and a tongue-in-cheek nod to Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam with the depiction of God and Adam passing a blunt.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The core audience for screen depictions of Hollywood has always been Hollywood itself.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Your portrayal of her interiority carries the story.—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
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Yang also noted that he's put in a lot of time and dedication to ensure that his portrayal of the former Ohio senator feels realistic.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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