descriptions

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account in speech, writing n.
class, kind n.

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

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descriptions

The descriptions in two emails pulled lines directly from his LinkedIn profile.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026

The descriptions of those incidents listed in a federal database are harrowing: A Kia minivan’s sunroof spontaneously exploded on a Wisconsin highway.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

Police initially struggled to identify suspects, as the descriptions given were generic and a detective compiled an error-ridden photo lineup, according to the center.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

The report offers only general descriptions of how and when it was able to match verifiable information.

From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026

And then I add, “Maybe it’s your sketchy character descriptions making my artwork sketchy.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman