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
This is descriptive, showing suitability for three no-trump while also being mildly preemptive.
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Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
However, many organizations still live in the past, relying on descriptive reporting instead of predictive analytics.
—Volodymyr Dudas, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The descriptive labels found at a typical museum, with some brief details on each artwork, would’ve been very welcome here.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2024
Such questions are open, inquisitive and searching, requiring descriptive answers.
—Christian Simpson, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
However, many organizations still live in the past, relying on descriptive reporting instead of predictive analytics.
—Volodymyr Dudas, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The descriptive labels found at a typical museum, with some brief details on each artwork, would’ve been very welcome here.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2024
Such questions are open, inquisitive and searching, requiring descriptive answers.
—Christian Simpson, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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In a graphic clip that was shared on social media, the bloodied and bruised rapper can be seen hunched over on the ground following the attack.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Be realistic, honest and ready to set the record straight if anyone offers false information.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Very colorful objects look vivid and bright without appearing oversaturated or cartoonish, and shots with those objects against completely black backgrounds also show minimal light bloom.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Simply sweep on your favorite hue with your finger tips and blend at the crease for blurred, yet vivid color in seconds.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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My films are really expressive about people’s lives.Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Yamada’s color direction is deeply expressive from start to finish.Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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Situated on seven private acres of land, the picturesque property beckons to be explored.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Napa Valley attracts almost 4 million wine enthusiasts a year thanks to its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and, of course, world-class wines—most notably its signature varietal, cabernet sauvignon.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Rankine was also an Artists 360 project grant recipient in 2018 for his photographic essay, Men With Earrings.Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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The peculiarity of this photographic work lies in its modern view, through the people who have kept their clothes as heirlooms and pass them on to the next generation while using them on customary and festive occasions spontaneously, updating the mechanisms of tradition as a process.PhotoVogue, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Combining genetics with historical information and archeological evidence allows researchers to paint both a more complete and more accurate picture, and demonstrates how teamwork from different disciplines can unearth rich, complex stories.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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This is where the LG G4 really excels, with colors that are just as accurate and much closer to covering the full digital cinema color space.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The provision for credit losses rose to $1.7 million, up from $100 thousand in the same period the previous year, primarily due to increases in specific reserves and projected unemployment rates.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This mount holds the physical controls and connectors specific to each earcup, including a power button and USB-C port on the left and a four-way mini-joystick on the right.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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