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he gave us his definition of the perfect romantic evening on the town
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The definition of preamble is: The introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims, and justification.
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Jim Weygand, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
When an outbreak occurs, people whose symptoms met the case definition are asked to provide stool or vomitus samples.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
By the state’s definition, the property tax rate has risen for 12 consecutive years.
—Dan Herz, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
But even for those backing a broader definition of corporate mission and philosophy amid the storm, there are clear adjustments being made.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Jim Weygand, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
When an outbreak occurs, people whose symptoms met the case definition are asked to provide stool or vomitus samples.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
By the state’s definition, the property tax rate has risen for 12 consecutive years.
—Dan Herz, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
But even for those backing a broader definition of corporate mission and philosophy amid the storm, there are clear adjustments being made.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definition
Noun
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The roles are similar but there are differences in the job descriptions.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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His beautifully detailed illustrations-more than 6,600 in all-and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder’s experience.—
Kevin Spencer,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Experts say a portrait bought at an antique market in France about 15 years ago is in fact an early painting by Amedeo Modigliani, according to Corriere Adriatico.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Macu Machín; 2024; Spain; 72 min Three sisters reunite to divide up their family’s inheritance in this poetic and tender portrait set in the Canary Islands.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Some have said the film is a poor depiction of the trans community.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The depiction of the two swans has been both an enigma and a source of inspiration for artists.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Feb. 2025
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Prior to his arrest, Welling — who is most famous for his portrayal of Superman (a.k.a. Clark Kent) on the CW series for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2011.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with ESSENCE, the actor shares what drew him to the role and how his portrayal will stand apart from past adaptations.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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