descriptive
Example Sentences
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It merely stated that, as a descriptive matter, the court no longer applies it.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
Importantly, these behavioral differences were predictive, not just descriptive.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Steven was very descriptive about the shot or angle he needed.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Skilled descriptive touches conjure the textures of the scene.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
They also said it publicly, as just another descriptive adjective.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
Vocabulary lists containing descriptive
Expository Writing, List 1
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Achievement First 5th Grade IA 1 Words
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STAAR English II: Composition, Revision, and Editing
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