defining
Example Sentences
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As Arsenal celebrated and City slipped, this felt like it may well be the defining night in this tense battle to the Premier League finishing line.
From BBC
George Russell is exuding a quiet sense of confidence as he prepares for the start of what could be a defining year for him in Formula 1.
From BBC
Energy volatility, inflation uncertainty and regional dispersion are returning as defining market features, she adds.
"In the short term, it feeds inflation risk, US dollar strength, and asset-class dispersion. Energy volatility, inflation uncertainty, and regional dispersion are returning as defining market features."
From Barron's
That doctrine states that the president can order a strike to protect the country’s “vital interests” without defining any clear red lines.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.