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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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Recent Examples of definitions
Removing the stigma surrounding alternative definitions of growth and abundance is clearly a step the industry must take in 2025.
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Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In this essay, Cooperman examines home from different angles, suggesting that people have their own definitions of the word, which evolves as our lives do.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
Lastly, definitions of the terms should be included where appropriate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The new rule expands the definitions of specialty occupation positions and spells out the requirements for nonprofit and governmental research organizations to sponsor H-1B visas.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Judge Lewis Kaplan, who presided over both Carroll cases, clarified in July 2023 that the jury's conclusion reflected specific legal definitions.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The glossary of definitions alone is 11 pages long.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
Develop a framework that includes definitions, pros and cons of each category and potential avenues for growth as reference for future analysis.
—Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Here’s why the legal definitions are crucial.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In this essay, Cooperman examines home from different angles, suggesting that people have their own definitions of the word, which evolves as our lives do.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
Lastly, definitions of the terms should be included where appropriate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The new rule expands the definitions of specialty occupation positions and spells out the requirements for nonprofit and governmental research organizations to sponsor H-1B visas.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Judge Lewis Kaplan, who presided over both Carroll cases, clarified in July 2023 that the jury's conclusion reflected specific legal definitions.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The glossary of definitions alone is 11 pages long.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
Develop a framework that includes definitions, pros and cons of each category and potential avenues for growth as reference for future analysis.
—Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Here’s why the legal definitions are crucial.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
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One study even used photos of the same person—modified to include either a scar, misaligned teeth, thicker eyebrows or a mole—and tested whether prosocial descriptions enhanced beauty ratings, regardless of physical features.Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Don’t be surprised to see the company walk back some of its more over-the-top descriptions of its AI use.Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Excavations unearthed priceless statues and reliefs, including depictions of crouching lions and a youthful male figure.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
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Among these finds were a pair of gold earrings featuring depictions of lion heads; a gold earring in the form of a naked, winged Eros figure with a scepter in his right hand and a wreath in his left; and a gold necklace.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Biographical portraits of pop stars, all in national tours at The Bushnell, ranged from Cher to Neil Diamond to Fanny Brice to Michael Jackson.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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The artwork incorporates classical composer portraits and a kaiju, suggesting new supernatural elements for the upcoming storyline.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Today, however, the digital age has changed that, allowing women in hip-hop to bypass traditional media portrayals and speak directly to their audiences.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While the mainstream portrayals of BDSM can help plant the initial seed of curiosity, they’re typically rooted in fantasy and aren’t always accurate portrayals of the practice.Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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