describing

Example Sentences

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Describing himself as a “Caribbean baby,” he explains that the ocean waves have a hypnotic effect on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Describing her style as “Moroccan and rustic with a bit of modern elegance,” she told People, “I love to mix and match various styles to form one cohesive look in my home.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Describing July 4, 1776, as an anticlimax might strike a dissonant note for most Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Describing himself as a really simple person, he plans on spending his time working as much as he can and "not spending a lot" in order to reach his goal.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Describing the countries in which he travelled, he notes their various features, and explains the causes of earthquakes and allied phenomena.

From Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley With an Intermediate Chapter on the Causes of Arrest of the Movement by Clodd, Edward