limned

verb

Definition of limnednext
past tense of limn
as in described
to give a representation or account of in words he limned the scene in the courtroom so perfectly I could practically see it

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  1. described
  2. depicted
  3. portrayed
Verb
  • The lawsuits described the two companies as each other's biggest head-to-head rivals in many markets — keeping tabs on each other's prices, store hours and quality of products.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • It’s been described as one of the most important Spanish-language works of literature of all time.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of described
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  • The documentary takes viewers inside Kahlo’s vibrant canvases, using animation to bring them alive in ways never depicted before.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Against larger Hollywood trends towards embracing cultural identity, Jewish characters on TV are still depicted as hiding or playing down their Jewishness, according to a new study from USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project.
    Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of depicted
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  • Some 30% of the characters were portrayed as wealthy or upper-middle class.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On Sunday, December 8, five actors who portrayed the fictional McCallister siblings reunited for a meet-and-greet at Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles in Lafayette, New Jersey.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of portrayed
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limning

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