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as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
the glass skyscraper's sleek silhouette was strikingly defined by the setting sun to its west
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as in describes
to mark the limits of
the river defines the town on the south
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as in characterizes
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
a woman who is defined by her unswerving loyalty to her friends
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as in specifies
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
let me define the task so that there is no doubt in your minds about what needs to be done
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Recent Examples of defines
Before initiating the collaboration, establish a structured communication plan that defines how updates, issues and progress will be discussed.
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Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Sedona Visitor’s Bureau defines vortexes as areas where the Earth’s energy is thought to be highly concentrated, creating a unique environment that promotes healing, introspection, and personal transformation and move in a spiral-like up and down movement.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In a legal world that, in part, defines presidential immunity based on the balance of power between the three branches of government, this can’t be a bad thing.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
This brow serum tames and defines your brows with its tinted gel and then uses the nourishing serum to promote fuller, healthier brows in the process.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
His story is a powerful reminder that selflessness defines true greatness, and his inspiring spirit will continue to motivate generations long after his departure.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Clarke defines mousy blonde as a flatter take on the blonde.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Also, what defines a CEO these days when so many entrepreneurs are on the rise?
—Jose Herrera, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Sedona Visitor’s Bureau defines vortexes as areas where the Earth’s energy is thought to be highly concentrated, creating a unique environment that promotes healing, introspection, and personal transformation and move in a spiral-like up and down movement.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In a legal world that, in part, defines presidential immunity based on the balance of power between the three branches of government, this can’t be a bad thing.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
This brow serum tames and defines your brows with its tinted gel and then uses the nourishing serum to promote fuller, healthier brows in the process.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
His story is a powerful reminder that selflessness defines true greatness, and his inspiring spirit will continue to motivate generations long after his departure.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Clarke defines mousy blonde as a flatter take on the blonde.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Also, what defines a CEO these days when so many entrepreneurs are on the rise?
—Jose Herrera, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defines
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The film traces the history of the production house, which has created classics like The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula and The Quartermass Xperiment, and will be on show at the upcoming American Film Market.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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The narrative traces the bonds formed between these characters against the backdrop of Manila’s nighttime streets and the open roads of the Philippines.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Do the hiring practices of a handful of élite outlets really measure up to the stakes and moral seriousness of the decades of conflict that Coates describes?Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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By Hannah Jackson Former professional dancer turned pastry chef, Kaitlin Guerin, describes her journey to opening her bakery as a true homecoming.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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These shows have a sweet but limited view of a healthy, modern, gay relationship, devoid of the horniness, anxiety, and free thinking that characterizes many current relationships.Barry Levitt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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Energy conservation characterizes sleep in sharks Emilie Lucchesi has written for some of the country's largest newspapers, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
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The measure specifies that 60% of the proceeds would go to the county for homeless services.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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What to know about buyer-broker agreements The buyer-broker agreement is a contract between a real estate agent and a homebuyer that specifies the terms of their working relationship, said Cobreiro — the goal of which is to identify a house for the buyer to purchase.Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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More often than not, this occurs because the innovating organizations have a strong collaboration framework in place — a structure that outlines communication, expectations, workflows and more while keeping regulations top of mind.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Meta outlines more technical detail for Movie Gen in a 92-page research paper, available at this link.Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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During a New York Comic Con panel with cast members Matt Smith, Fabien Frankel and Tom Glynn-Carney, the actors said that Rhys Ifans, who portrays Otto Hightower, is the cast member most likely to not know what is going on — or break character the most — causing hilarity to ensue.Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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The veteran actor portrays a woman grappling with memory loss in director Suman Ghosh’s Bengali-language drama.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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Despite generating petabytes of data daily, the lack of semantics—meaningful interpretation that AI can provide—limits its value.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The law limits public health emergency declarations to 120 days, after which the Legislature would have to vote to extend the emergency.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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The belief is that each element governs specific organ systems and emotions, creating a framework for understanding our strengths and vulnerabilities.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Labor and management are currently stuck on contract language that governs work staffers can perform outside the magazine, the union says.Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Defines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defines. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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