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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
After being named the winning bidder last month, The Onion CEO Bell Collins briefly described its plans for Infowars in a statement to social media.
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CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
The lawsuits described the two companies as each other's biggest head-to-head rivals in many markets — keeping tabs on each other's prices, store hours and quality of products.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
His lawyers at the firm Morgan & Morgan, a major US plaintiffs’ firm, described the case as the first of its kind.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Courtney described the process as exhilarating.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The agent, Joel Wolfe of the Wasserman Media Group, described Sasaki as purposeful.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Yoon soon after accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who was described as the architect of Yoon's plan.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s been described as one of the most important Spanish-language works of literature of all time.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Bubbles, and their subsequent busts, are often described as destabilizing, inefficient, and socially destructive.
—Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
The lawsuits described the two companies as each other's biggest head-to-head rivals in many markets — keeping tabs on each other's prices, store hours and quality of products.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
His lawyers at the firm Morgan & Morgan, a major US plaintiffs’ firm, described the case as the first of its kind.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Courtney described the process as exhilarating.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The agent, Joel Wolfe of the Wasserman Media Group, described Sasaki as purposeful.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Yoon soon after accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who was described as the architect of Yoon's plan.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s been described as one of the most important Spanish-language works of literature of all time.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Bubbles, and their subsequent busts, are often described as destabilizing, inefficient, and socially destructive.
—Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for described
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Against larger Hollywood trends towards embracing cultural identity, Jewish characters on TV are still depicted as hiding or playing down their Jewishness, according to a new study from USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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The series depicted this reporting in its finale, with Price played by Hazel Doupe and McConville by Judith Roddy.Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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He is characterized in the media as a recluse, who likes to bike, and doesn’t smoke, drink, watch TV or listen to the radio.Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The men’s rtw offering is characterized by subtle finishes and relaxed fits.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Some 30% of the characters were portrayed as wealthy or upper-middle class.William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, December 8, five actors who portrayed the fictional McCallister siblings reunited for a meet-and-greet at Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles in Lafayette, New Jersey.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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How defined are the younger generation’s roles?Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This chapter will be defined by bringing the promise of GenAI to life within the enterprise setting.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Honest questions about food safety, illustrated Citing the cucumber recall, Schaffner says people may wonder about peeling off the wax coating.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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The awkwardness of the dynamic was illustrated in the third quarter when DeVito came in for one play.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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This startling documentary by Chris Smith (‘Fyre,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging.Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Cochran, Cole represented the long-haired disaffected youth.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the federal charges, Combs is facing roughly 30 civil lawsuits, with many of the plaintiffs represented by lawyer Tony Buzbee, who has pledged to file over 100 complaints.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The main construction material was mudbrick painted with plaster.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
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Case hinges on how Americans buy groceries During the three-week trial in a Portland courtroom, the FTC and the companies painted differing views of the grocery market.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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