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
Why this is important for your business: According to the company key features include:
AI-Powered Store Builder: Merchants can enter a few descriptive keywords, and Shopify will generate three layout options with images and text, significantly reducing setup time.
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The result is a riveting piece of fiction with descriptive language that punches you right in the gut.
—Bailey Seybolt, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office refuses trademarks that are primarily geographically descriptive, which is rather obvious.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of an initial setup tutorial, Surfshark explains every feature in detail with descriptive labels for each element.
—PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The result is a riveting piece of fiction with descriptive language that punches you right in the gut.
—Bailey Seybolt, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office refuses trademarks that are primarily geographically descriptive, which is rather obvious.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of an initial setup tutorial, Surfshark explains every feature in detail with descriptive labels for each element.
—PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 July 2025
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In the onslaught of graphic videos the victims are lost, yet simultaneously the viewer is lost as well.—
Will Potter
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Most athletes aspire to play right away, and that isn’t always realistic.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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But that’s not the complete story, as SELF reported previously, and swearing off this entire food category isn’t realistic or even recommended for most people.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Some are quite personal, evoking vivid images of my grandparents, my father and uncles, and my brother, all gone too young, too soon.—
Libby Buck
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Mammoth Dunes If Sand Valley is a study in restraint and rhythm, Mammoth Dunes is its bolder, more expressive sibling.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While themes like heritage and quiet luxury lingered faintly in the background, the spotlight belonged to expressive styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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After making the long putt on the picturesque finishing hole on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Pavelski pumped his fist, hugged his son, Nathan, just off the 18th green, and later dove into the water.—
Staff,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Be sure to make time to stop by picturesque lighthouses in locations like Pigeon Point (one of the tallest lighthouses in the U.S.) and Old Point Loma, which have gorgeous historic buildings and sweeping Pacific views.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The photographic update comes a matter of weeks after Parker previewed new Tame Impala material during a surprise DJ set at Barcelona’s Nitsa Club.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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The sighting marks the first photographic evidence of a dhole in this area.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Even when observers were given the personal backstory behind a tattoo, their judgments didn’t become significantly more accurate.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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And, maybe above all, hate the possible catalyst behind every decision — from slapping the window to finding the rock to going back to the bar to throwing it through that specific window.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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While some argue for greater standardization to facilitate co-productions and streamline funding processes, others emphasize the importance of preserving national cultural identities and specific local needs through distinct funding mechanisms.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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