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as in depiction
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
we immediately recognized the man from our cousin's description of him
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as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
fixes small appliances and other things of that description
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Recent Examples of description
Authorities were able to retrieve camera footage from the parking lot of the school, which showed a vehicle matching the description of Fernandes’ car arriving just before 8 p.m., the warrant affidavit said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
The Police Department did not have any suspect description to release.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
At least, that’s what Anthropic’s AI safety-test descriptions call to mind.
—Michael Barclay, Quartz, 23 May 2025
This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
The Police Department did not have any suspect description to release.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
At least, that’s what Anthropic’s AI safety-test descriptions call to mind.
—Michael Barclay, Quartz, 23 May 2025
This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for description
Noun
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The documentary style in underground cinema, handheld cameras, the use of non-professional actors, and the unfiltered depiction of real life is not dissimilar to the lyrical and auditory structures of Persian rap.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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While that sounds like a pretty straightforward set up, there are plenty of dark twists and turns, including a chilling depiction of the aftermath of physical abuse.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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Monumental staircases, fountains, friezes and portraits quietly transformed the Oasi Zegna landscape into a living museum, according to the company.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Inside the lobby, a large portrait of DeSantis is prominently displayed next to framed pictures of former Florida governors.—
Ana Ceballos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The new program at La Jolla High is believed to be the first of its kind in SDUSD’s La Jolla Cluster of schools.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Without a doubt, there is controversy surrounding the portrayal of Black women on reality television.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Wendt became a household name for his portrayal of Norm and went on to become a six-time Emmy nominee over the course of the show's run.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The appointment is a homecoming of sorts for Kehoe, 70, who in the early ’90s served as the office’s second-in-command.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The piece boasted a large, full train, the sort that would likely not have been acceptable at the Cannes Film Festival that recently ended.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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Biden posted a picture on social media with his wife, Jill, after the announcement.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The strike notice followed an industrial inquiry commission report on the negotiations that painted a bleak picture of Canada Post’s financial health.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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The yellow-green trout featured a red stripe on its side and a white underbelly.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Video clips posted online depict Babbitt, wearing a stars and stripes backpack and a Trump flag draped around her neck, stepping up and beginning to go through the waist-high opening of an area of the Capitol known as the Speaker’s Lobby when a gunshot is heard.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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And each year, those bills become broader and more extreme, as politicians look for new ways to enforce a binary definition of gender — and that escalation is turning up in the bills that do pass.—
Orion Rummler,
Them.,
28 May 2025
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My definition of cheating has evolved over the years.—
Varuna Srinivasan,
Allure,
27 May 2025
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“Description.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/description. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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