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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 definition
But there isn’t a single definition for DEI, which has complicated its implementation.
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
The broader bitcoin governance battle McNew says that many basic parameters surrounding crypto, even down to its definition, could hamstring legislation, even aspects of it intended to foster innovation and adoption of the industry.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
Consider the broader sense of the name’s definition — about quantities existing without directional constraints.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
Follow up with a hydrating conditioner to lock in moisture and enhance curl definition.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
The broader bitcoin governance battle McNew says that many basic parameters surrounding crypto, even down to its definition, could hamstring legislation, even aspects of it intended to foster innovation and adoption of the industry.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
Consider the broader sense of the name’s definition — about quantities existing without directional constraints.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
Follow up with a hydrating conditioner to lock in moisture and enhance curl definition.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
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Police did not release a description of the vehicle nor information about a possible suspect.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The legal descriptions correspond to 2955, 2960 and 2990 Coconut Ave.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The result is an exceptional collection of portraits of children made between the 16th and 19th centuries located in their Mallorca museum.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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While most of the portraits on view at the AGO don’t depict specific women, Newton’s face appears again and again.—
Brigit Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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The dramatized depiction of an investigation into Chandler’s claims against Jackson open and close the script, Puck states.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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This stunning marble depiction of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare will go on public display in the atrium of the Wrightwood 659 gallery in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood starting on January 25.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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In addition to receiving praise for its comedic chops, the series has been lauded for its authentic, if sometimes overdone, portrayal of the world of the 1990s.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Brewster is best known for her portrayal of Mia Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definition. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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