description

[dih-skrip-shuhn] / dɪˈskrɪp ʃən /

NOUN

account in speech, writing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

concealment

WEAK

misrepresentation

NOUN

class, kind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

character nature sort type variety

STRONG

brand breed category classification feather genre genus ilk kidney order species stripe

Antonyms

WEAK

misrepresentation

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“I’m sure Nithya Raman doesn’t have citywide name recognition, but that description is really great,” Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“The light-filled residence was designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, featuring a spectacular open floor plan,” the description goes on.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Just days before Grammys week, he was quoted by the Guardian repeating a description he heard of Suno being “the Ozempic of music” because artists are using it, but not willing to publicly admit it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Speaking truth to power is not, it seems, in their job description.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Also contained in his report was Captain Perreira’s description of the bars that the vessel was carrying as ballast to keep the ship steady while transporting such a large human cargo to Brazil.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

description

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