as in descriptions
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
Noun
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While descriptions vary, engagement is the connection employees feel toward their places of work.—
Elizabeth Freedman,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Yet these descriptions grossly understate the lived reality for most of those affected.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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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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This small house contained a number of sensual, mythic depictions.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Facial hair and hats had been scribbled all over their portraits.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
25 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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Their portrayals reveal assumptions about women’s ability to direct and lead on set, often framing female directors as less competent or overly fragile.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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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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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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