defining
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She is beautiful and desirable, but her sexuality isn’t the defining characteristic of her existence — something we don’t see enough when it comes to Latina roles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
I also think Elon Musk, having seen the ascent of Steve Jobs, was sort of defining himself in that way too – or going back to Thomas Edison, who had his own P.T.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
But the second, in Port Moresby, brought a memorable - and defining - 20-16 victory for the hosts.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
"This is a crucial time... for defining what is Israeli, what is Judaism, how these things work together," she said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
My time in Brooklyn had become a defining moment for me.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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