as in graphical
having many features or details
He told a descriptive story about his trip to Spain that captured our attention. An overly descriptive account of the movie that left little to the imagination.
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Recent Examples of descriptive
The platform supplemented these options with four multi-camera feeds, an Indian Sign Language feed, and audio descriptive commentary to ensure accessibility for diverse audiences.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
In other words, assessment insights need to be practical and problem-solving rather than just descriptive.
—Scott Dust, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The most common type of novel, though, is the one that’s mundanely descriptive of Life During the Pandemic—stories that feel as if they’ve been dredged from the author’s memories of it.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
The script is filled with sharp details — the descriptive stage directions are like passages from a novel.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
In other words, assessment insights need to be practical and problem-solving rather than just descriptive.
—Scott Dust, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The most common type of novel, though, is the one that’s mundanely descriptive of Life During the Pandemic—stories that feel as if they’ve been dredged from the author’s memories of it.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
The script is filled with sharp details — the descriptive stage directions are like passages from a novel.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
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Warning, graphic content An American ICU nurse had a harrowing brush with death after her rental moped crashed during a vacation to Thailand, leaving her with a brain bleed, a broken collarbone and shattered teeth.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Apr. 2025
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But those who have followed this Leicester side all season will know the prospect of this particular team going on an incredible run in the final stretch of the season, combined with Wolverhampton Wanderers losing all of their fixtures, just isn’t realistic.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Two of the youths involved willingly relinquished realistic paintball guns to officers but a third resisted and was forcibly placed under arrest, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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The discussion quickly revealed a vivid tapestry of how childfree adults navigate life after hours, with activities ranging from quiet nights streaming favorite shows to workout sessions, team sports, and reconnecting over dinners with friends.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The powdered packets taste similar, if not a bit stronger, with vivid hues from artificial food coloring.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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With Mercury stationing direct in Pisces — igniting your expressive fifth house of love, creativity and passion — everything from your hobbies to your romantic longings is getting back on track.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The dial is where things turn slightly more expressive.—
Steven Rogers,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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The estate building is 3,000 square-feet, and it is located on eight acres of picturesque land.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Cost: $50 per night Book It On Hipcamp The Inn at Benton Hot Springs Location: Benton Hot Springs, California Hot springs are the reason the picturesque almost ghost town of Benton continues to exist.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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It is based entirely on the photographic evidence and the memories of the men who were there.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lack Of Centralized Business Registries: Unlike other Western countries, Canada’s federal and provincial governments typically do not maintain accurate, structured and accessible business registries.—
Elodie Bouneau,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Assuming that number is accurate, Rick would have been born around 1975, probably after Jim started doing business in Thailand.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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