defining
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Something new to listen to: Six years ago, indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers’ last solo album became one of the defining records of the decade.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Sherman Antitrust Act preceded his presidency, but Roosevelt’s willingness to use federal power against combinations that undermined competition became a defining feature of his almost eight years in office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
One of the defining aspects of a multicamera TV show is the laughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Those statistics are the defining characteristics that distinguish one quantum state from another.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
As Will had found with the smoke of his fire, that had the effect of defining the angel’s body so he could see it more clearly.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
