defining
Example Sentences
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One of the school’s defining characteristics is student leadership.
All eight of the nominees for best new artist then got their chance to shine in an extended segment celebrating "emerging talents who are defining music's zeitgeist".
From BBC
But while he takes his work seriously, tennis will never be the defining thing in Alcaraz's life.
From BBC
Melania’s defining characteristic is absence — and it’s done nothing to cultivate a sense of mystique for the first lady.
From Salon
Equity Strategy Evercore ISI External link Jan. 30: The divergence between AI infrastructure and enterprise software remains a defining market theme.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
