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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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They’re made from a durable, lightweight material that’s the definition of comfort.
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
That’s the definition of exposure therapy right there, putting yourself in a situation with so many complex emotions.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
On the surface, the eighth man in a bullpen is the definition of a fungible asset, shuttling between the majors and minors.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Moisturizing Curl Defining Gel This gel is formulated to offer a soft, flexible hold while boosting curl definition and delivering moisture.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
That’s the definition of exposure therapy right there, putting yourself in a situation with so many complex emotions.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
On the surface, the eighth man in a bullpen is the definition of a fungible asset, shuttling between the majors and minors.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Moisturizing Curl Defining Gel This gel is formulated to offer a soft, flexible hold while boosting curl definition and delivering moisture.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
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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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While body makeup was at play, the actor — whose tats range from tributes to old girlfriends to a portrait of Hillary Clinton — is well on his way to a clean slate.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But in the broader context, the sequence depicted something deeper — a portrait of a Thunder team that isn’t just young and talented but wired to compete on every possession, down to the final buzzer.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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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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His portrayal has been a critical component of the show's examination of identity, repression and trauma across generations.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definition. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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