characterizing

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descriptive adj.
representing adj.
marking n.

ADJECTIVE

descriptive

Synonyms

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definitive detailed eloquent expressive identifying illuminating pictorial revealing vivid

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anecdotic characteristic circumstantial classificatory clear delineative depictive describing designating explicative expository extended graphic illuminative illustrative indicative interpretive lifelike narrative particularized picturesque specific true to life

Antonyms

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dull

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confusing cursory undescriptive

ADJECTIVE

representing

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defining delineating depicting describing exhibiting illustrating interpreting mirroring personifying picturing portraying presenting reporting reproducing revealing showing symbolizing

Antonyms

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distorting misrepresentation misrepresenting

NOUN

marking

Synonyms

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calling denominating distinguishing indicating naming noticing recognizing showing specifying terming

WEAK

pointing out

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characterizing

I don’t think it was as simple as Reddington, perhaps, is characterizing the note, or as the media is characterizing the note.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

"CMDR's laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art chemical instrumentation for quantifying and characterizing microplastics in environmental samples," explains Lynch.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026

In near-daily appearances, he has vowed to press ahead, characterizing the luxury development as an economic boon for one of Europe’s poorest countries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

Minutes after the judgment was announced, the entrepreneur's lawyers informed AFP that their client will appeal the decision, characterizing it as a "setback."

From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026

I voiced these thoughts to Hugh, who denounced both me and the crowd, unironically characterizing the atmosphere as "carnivallike."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

characterizing

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