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defining

[dih-fahy-ning] / dɪˈfaɪ nɪŋ /
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They also tend to share another defining feature: little to see beyond the coordinates on his Garmin GPS.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today, Manuel remorsefully talks about learning through his work on “Top Model” how these real young women were forced into misleading but defining storylines.

From Salon

The electric bass guitar played on The Specials' era defining 1981 hit Ghost Town is being auctioned and expected to sell for £20,000.

From BBC

He said it was "surreal" to see his photo becoming the defining image of a major news story.

From BBC

Groups representing cryptocurrency firms and banks met with White House officials on Thursday in an attempt to work through the latest roadblock delaying long-awaited legislation defining how the industry will be regulated.

From Barron's