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description

[dih-skrip-shuhn] / dɪˈskrɪp ʃən /
NOUN
account in speech, writing
Synonyms
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characterization confession definition depiction detail explanation information narration narrative picture portrayal report sketch statement story summary tale version
STRONG
ABCs brief chronicle declaration delineation explication fingerprint make monograph portraiture presentment recital recitation record rehearsal representation rundown specification summarization vignette yarn
WEAK
blow-by-blow recountal writeup
Antonyms
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concealment
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misrepresentation
NOUN
class, kind
Synonyms
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character nature sort type variety
STRONG
brand breed category classification feather genre genus ilk kidney order species stripe
Antonyms
WEAK
misrepresentation

Example Sentences

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“From the moment you arrive, the home’s timeless Texas limestone facade, rich wood beams, and refined architectural detailing create an unmistakable sense of understated luxury,” the description notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Infiniti: Lucy has a great description about how she views Agnes and Daisy, which I think is very accurate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Men need pregnancy preparation as much as women, period,” reads part of an episode description from the November episode.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The species name ferox means "fierce," and its behavior lives up to that description.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

And with Maya-Jade’s quiet company beside him, that was a good description of how he felt.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman