approximation
Example Sentences
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A pinched approximation of a muted trumpet suggests some kind of mutant jazz unfolding nearby, while unpredictable pitch changes conjure visions of a tape slipping off a spool.
Burns invokes the Patriots dumping British tea into Boston Harbor, garbed in approximations of Indian dress mixed with their usual clothing.
From Los Angeles Times
Also, the hair stylist deserves an Oscar for White’s fantastic approximation of Springsteen’s early ’80’s hair.
From Salon
Afraid of deportation — and with just five hours before the payment deadline — she selected the closest approximation she could find, $110 for an appeal filed before July 7.
From Los Angeles Times
“We gave our best approximation to the lawmakers, and they made their decision,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
