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defining

[dih-fahy-ning] / dɪˈfaɪ nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
climacteric
Synonyms
STRONG
acute key
WEAK
crucial decisive significant
Antonyms
STRONG
unimportant
ADJECTIVE
representing
Synonyms
STRONG
characterizing delineating depicting describing exhibiting illustrating interpreting mirroring personifying picturing portraying presenting reporting reproducing revealing showing symbolizing
Antonyms
WEAK
distorting misrepresentation misrepresenting

Example Sentences

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Because of this, defining memory in quantum mechanics has remained a challenge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Over the past year, the Epstein files have metastasized into a defining symbol of elite impunity.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Her take-no-prisoners portrayal of Lois quickly became a defining career highlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

With Villa entering a defining period of the season - chasing their first trophy in 30 years and a return to the Champions League - Unai Emery knows his striker must continue to deliver.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Others were single, defining moments from their life.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman