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as in to depict
to give a representation or account of in words
he tried to describe the dream he had last night as accurately as he could
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as in to tell
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
a biography of Washington that describes the decisive Battle of Yorktown at great length
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as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
how would you describe the Inupiat people you encountered in Alaska?
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Crossing the rubicon that Havel described, thinking and acting in ways consistent with one’s true self, involves blocking out the system of rewards and punishments that every society offers its members.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
In Microsoft’s early days, Bill Gates’ employees described him as overbearing and a workplace bully.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Williams previously described the injury as a bone bruise on his heel, which made tasks as simple as walking painful.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle, a side sleeper, loves her Helix Midnight Luxe, describing it as plush, comfortable, and body-contouring.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
In Microsoft’s early days, Bill Gates’ employees described him as overbearing and a workplace bully.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Williams previously described the injury as a bone bruise on his heel, which made tasks as simple as walking painful.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle, a side sleeper, loves her Helix Midnight Luxe, describing it as plush, comfortable, and body-contouring.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Without many other examples to look to, these young women depicted their real-life shenanigans (with a little help from producers, of course) for an audience that didn’t just laugh at them but with them.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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The movie depicts the life of Lombardy peasant families working on farms for the same landlord during the late 19th century, casting actual farmers and locals instead of professional actors.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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The client ended up being Joy Klein, who told Costanza to take a trip to Treasures 4 Teachers.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of economists view Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the standard measure of a country’s economic health, but simple logic tells those without PhDs that GDP is a monument to double counting that would cause even the most crooked of accountants to blanch.John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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Every object from Lindquist is made in their Rhode Island studio of artists and makers and is characterized by the timelessness and collaborative spirit of artisan craft.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Chastain and Casey Affleck portray his children as adults, while Matt Damon, John Lithgow, Michael Caine and Topher Grace each appear along the way as well.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Thom Christopher, the Daytime Emmy-winning actor who portrayed the mobster Carlo Hesser and his meeker twin brother, Mortimer Bern, on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, has died.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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The new moon in Sagittarius on December 1 could also ignite fresh inspiration for your creative projects and personal passions and remind you that not all achievements are work related.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Other income was $43,000, compared to $55,000 in the previous year, due to a lower cash balance and related lower interest income.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Starting as a plugin for the collaborative interface design tool Figma, the tool allowed users to define and apply design tokens (like border radii, spacers, colors, and typography styles) consistently throughout projects.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Through projects ranging from futuristic vehicles to virtual couture, McIntyre is one of the visionaries who is helping to define a more feminine approach to innovation for the coming decades.Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Full House Dance 33 Years Later Complete with Outfit To illustrate her point, Barber noted that her own character offered a unique skill for the telethon: a unicycle routine.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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To further illustrate, consider climbers who take on Mount Everest.Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In The Ride of a Lifetime, Iger recounts facing political tensions in China and creative conflicts with George Lucas, requiring steadfast composure, patience, stamina, and strategic thinking.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Emmy nominee’s death was announced by Police Academy (1984) writer Pat Proft in a heartfelt statement on Friday, recounting their work together on Proft’s first film, which launched six sequels and two series, one animated and one live-action.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Describe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/describe. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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