descriptions

noun

plural of description
1
as in depictions
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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2
as in types
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 descriptions That job needed vivid descriptions that made each performance feel irresistible. — Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026 But the primary focus of these chapters is the family’s frenzied social calendar, featuring exhaustive descriptions of parties, guest lists, and gowns. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026 The people in the video matched the descriptions eyewitnesses to the shooting, many of whom were school students, gave to Louisville police, Skaggs said. — Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2026 Additionally, writing longer, more detailed descriptions of concerns (over 100 words) significantly increased response rates. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Vivid descriptions in the popular press, as well as Aldini’s own writings, raised the question of whether electricity could bring the dead back to life. — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2026 Park websites and the National Park Service’s free app also offer descriptions. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptions
  1. depictions
  2. types
  3. pictures
  4. kinds
  5. portraits
  6. sorts
  7. portrayals
  8. genres
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
  • Using modern game design software, students create different types of video games including arcade, role-playing and first-person shooter games.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, Flock started requiring users to enter specific case numbers and offense types associated with each search.
    — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • Starting in the 1930s, as talking pictures and then radio and TV supplanted theater as the prime form of mass entertainment, some were converted to cinemas.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • And, apparently, the eerie pictures are turning people's stomachs.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • Bold graphic designs of all kinds, really, are a common American trademark.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead, rug experts explain how to clean and care for outdoor rugs of all kinds, including what to use and what to avoid to keep yours looking inviting throughout the seasons.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of kinds
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
  • Sorry to sit on the fence but both of them… There was little to like about a stale, out-of-sorts Manchester United facing a side with not a single fearsome attacker.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The period included two incomplete passes to Thornton, who looked a little more out of sorts than usual throughout this particular day.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sorts
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
Noun
  • The lineup featured powerhouse artists across genres and generations, including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Bikini Kill, Garbage, the Breeders, Mitski, and Not for Radio.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While romance stories currently dominate top vertical platforms, aTwist is launching with a mix of genres.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of genres

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“Descriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptions. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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