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as in depicted
to give a representation or account of in words
he tried to describe the dream he had last night as accurately as he could
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as in chronicled
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
a biography of Washington that describes the decisive Battle of Yorktown at great length
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as in characterized
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
how would you describe the Inupiat people you encountered in Alaska?
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Recent Examples of described
Oft described as a sweet and sensual floral, this opens with notes of rhubarb, lychee, and bergamot with damascena rose at the heart—rooted in cashmere and musk.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
The Birkin look-alike is described as a genuine leather handbag purse for women and a tote shoulder bag.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
In a paper published in May in Scientific Reports, researchers described the curious case of Rakus, a male Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The attack, described as an espionage operation, compromised employee workstations and unclassified documents.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
While the orchid was first collected in 2009, it was officially described just this year by Farminhão and his colleagues.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Experts Weigh In Jonathan Hinton Westover, chair and professor of organizational leadership and change at Utah Valley University, described the theme as emblematic of a toxic workplace culture.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Those who knew Austin best described a legacy of public service and civil rights advocacy that spanned decades.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors have described the murder as an act of terrorism, noting a notebook found on Mangione expressing hostility toward the health insurance industry.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
The Birkin look-alike is described as a genuine leather handbag purse for women and a tote shoulder bag.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
In a paper published in May in Scientific Reports, researchers described the curious case of Rakus, a male Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The attack, described as an espionage operation, compromised employee workstations and unclassified documents.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
While the orchid was first collected in 2009, it was officially described just this year by Farminhão and his colleagues.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Experts Weigh In Jonathan Hinton Westover, chair and professor of organizational leadership and change at Utah Valley University, described the theme as emblematic of a toxic workplace culture.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Those who knew Austin best described a legacy of public service and civil rights advocacy that spanned decades.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors have described the murder as an act of terrorism, noting a notebook found on Mangione expressing hostility toward the health insurance industry.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for described
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The team’s original logo, used until 1971, depicted a caricature of a Native American wearing a loincloth, tomahawk and headdress running on top of an outline of the region, including Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma and Arkansas.Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Take note, however, that the animal depicted by the artist in this remake is not a velociraptor.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Pleistocene was characterized by dramatic changes in climate, including a series of ice ages.Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for gambling, including a keen interest in sports betting, online casinos, and poker strategies.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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The politician portrayed Waldo Johnston II, the father of spoiled rich kid Waldo Johnston III (Blake McIver Ewing).Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Costner portrayed the team’s coach Jim White, supplying them with confidence, determination and hope.Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Perry and Ryan Getzlaf defined Ducks hockey for more than a decade.Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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These women, whose music and identities blur genre and geographic boundaries gave us reason to engage more deeply with a part of the world whose identity has been defined by others for far too long.Tariro Mzezewa, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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Sunday’s game illustrated a stark contrast between the AFC West rivals, who both are in their first full seasons with their current coach.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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This map comes from a simulation of a portion of the cosmic web, with shock waves (white), magnetic fields (cyan), and radio light (pink) illustrated here.Big Think, Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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The Beacon Center — which advocates for free markets and limited government — also represented the plaintiffs in another lawsuit against Metro Nashville last year.Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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Standing for office in the Peach State, rife with traditional white segregationist politicians, Carter ultimately represented the more progressive New South.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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There are no windows from Ski Dubai to the outside world and its walls and ceiling are painted in a creamy-blue color giving it a perpetual appearance of twilight.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The sun has disappeared beyond the middle-class condos of West Palm Beach and the western sky is painted tangerine.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Described.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/described. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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