definitions

noun

plural of definition
as in descriptions
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 definitions The fact that plaintiffs can gerrymander market definitions to trigger PNB’s structural presumption is exactly the kind of abuse that has led scholars to argue PNB should be overturned. — Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Suddenly, instead of several distinct definitions, researchers had a single, universal theory of computation. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 For English readers, whose cultures and histories have largely been defined by the individual, Anedda’s more collective interpretation of an identity repudiates social definitions. — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 The definitions appear below the frames, reminding us that the men were not just shot with a firearm but also by a camera, shot being shot. — Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 For women, having thinning hair or noticeable hair loss flies in the face of our definitions of beauty and femininity. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026 Cuban said vendors exploit the length of healthcare contracts to bury mismatched definitions that add hidden fees or exclude specialty drugs. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The questions and product definitions used in these surveys can also be inconsistent. — Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitions
  1. descriptions
  2. portraits
  3. depictions
  4. pictures
  5. portrayals
Noun
  • Below is a list of the grants and their descriptions included in a news release from the governor's office.
    — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Gonzalez said suspect descriptions generally are not broadcast over police radio based solely on information provided by a 911 caller.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of descriptions
Noun
  • Below, see Parton’s life in pictures, from her first portraits to her biggest awards.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Gomez wanted to utilize her love of photography to capture the portraits of the people sharing their stories.
    — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of portraits
Noun
  • The patent includes several depictions that closely resemble its current offerings.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Under each of their names are depictions of their respective childhood homes.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of depictions
Noun
  • This is as true as the fact that Heather called the paparazzi to take pictures of her and Terry at Disney World.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • When people tour your home, whether through pictures or an open house, there’s more to the home that adds to the feel other than the color of your walls or hardwood floors.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on presidential portrayals and summer sips.
    — , FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Google became embroiled in a prior controversy in February 2024 after its Gemini text-to-image tool produced portrayals of racially diverse German WW2 soldiers.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of portrayals

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“Definitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitions. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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