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[dih-fahyn] / dɪˈfaɪn /




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Brine is one of those flavors that’s easier to recognize than define.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The goal was to define hue, saturation, and lightness using only the geometric property of highest color similarity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

A new term has been coined by dermatologists and academics: cosmeticorexia, which they define as having an unhealthy obsession with achieving "flawless" skin from a young age, leading to an obsessive use of cosmetic products.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Nutrition researchers generally define ultraprocessed foods as items containing ingredients that wouldn’t generally be found in a home kitchen, such as emulsifiers—used to improve the texture of food—and high-fructose corn syrup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Then one day, a single moment comes along to define every second that comes after.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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