defining

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Carano tried to defend herself but left her arm exposed, allowing the judoka to apply her defining move.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

To go from being the defining artist of the 2010s to fighting a scorched-earth war with your own label and hanging out with — ugh — Adin Ross on his livestream?

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Hedging still makes sense, as does defining risk without forgoing potential rewards.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Dubois, meanwhile, has operated at the higher level and his concussive punching power remains his defining asset, with 21 of his 22 victories coming inside the distance.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It seemed to me that one of the defining features of parents is that they don’t get paid to love you.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green