- present participle of define.
defining
Example Sentences
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The defining problem of modern food vigilance is not necessarily that we know too little.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Parton's 2014 Glastonbury Festival appearance quickly became one of the defining "Legends" slot performances in the event's history.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
AI is poised to become one of the defining economic forces of this century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Yet its defining identity has been the heartbeat of high school football.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
But if the secret Mexico trip was the defining test of my loyalty, I really earned my stripes when my sister and her best friend turned me into a legitimate stalker.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
