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
In order for an alert to be issued, an abduction must have occurred, the child must be at risk of serious injury or death, and there has to be descriptive information about the child, the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Barrett flexes his descriptive muscle in this richly atmospheric book.
—Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
An abduction must have occurred, the child must be at risk of serious injury or death, and there has to be descriptive information about the child, the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
According to the lawsuit, the first suspension came after employees reported 11 inappropriate statements D’Souza allegedly made to subordinates, some using race as a descriptive term.
—Bymeredith Wadman, science.org, 4 Nov. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Barrett flexes his descriptive muscle in this richly atmospheric book.
—Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
An abduction must have occurred, the child must be at risk of serious injury or death, and there has to be descriptive information about the child, the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
According to the lawsuit, the first suspension came after employees reported 11 inappropriate statements D’Souza allegedly made to subordinates, some using race as a descriptive term.
—Bymeredith Wadman, science.org, 4 Nov. 2024
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The graphic footage showed two deputies chatting as a man emerged from his cell with his hands cuffed behind him.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Who is Rachel LaMont? LaMont is a 34-year-old graphic designer from Southfield, Michigan.Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2024
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Eggers and his go-to production designer Craig Lathrop also put a unique emphasis on building realistic worlds—their production design strives extra hard to close gaps between Eggers’s olden aesthetic and the modern audience’s perception.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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With Isak performing like this, a first trophy since 1969 and European qualification become realistic targets once again.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Be sure to stay through the credits as there are some pretty vivid clues about who Sonic and the gang may be facing next.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Based on Cormac McCarthy’s vivid novel, the film won the Oscar for best picture.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cruse has since released methode champenoise wines, which are more expressive, under the Cruse Tradition label.Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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This novel explores complex themes and characters with sophisticated prose that is direct and clear, yet emotionally expressive.Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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In addition to this, the property also offers a tennis court, a putting green, and a picturesque circular infinity pool.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Beyond its picturesque beaches and crystal-clear natural springs, the Sunshine State is home to dozens of many charming and historic downtowns.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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And while the reception for her art changed drastically over the years, the work itself maintained an intellectual rigor, criticality and playfulness that spanned her performances, collages, photographic diptychs and series, writings and more.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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There's literally photographic evidence that proves that this could not have happened.Stephanie Maurice, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Their hope is to eventually make the model as accurate as an X-ray, which would drastically simplify screening efforts, though Raval says this will require much more data.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2024
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This further demonstrates Harris’ dedication to evoke accurate female storytelling on-screen.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Depending on the specific proposals the Trump administration manages to enact, the Fed could hold off on any additional cuts until March or even later.Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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