as in graphical
having many features or details
He told a descriptive story about his trip to Spain that captured our attention. An overly descriptive account of the movie that left little to the imagination.
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Recent Examples of descriptive
Why this is important for your business: According to the company key features include:
AI-Powered Store Builder: Merchants can enter a few descriptive keywords, and Shopify will generate three layout options with images and text, significantly reducing setup time.
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The result is a riveting piece of fiction with descriptive language that punches you right in the gut.
—Bailey Seybolt, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office refuses trademarks that are primarily geographically descriptive, which is rather obvious.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of an initial setup tutorial, Surfshark explains every feature in detail with descriptive labels for each element.
—PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The result is a riveting piece of fiction with descriptive language that punches you right in the gut.
—Bailey Seybolt, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office refuses trademarks that are primarily geographically descriptive, which is rather obvious.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of an initial setup tutorial, Surfshark explains every feature in detail with descriptive labels for each element.
—PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 July 2025
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In the onslaught of graphic videos the victims are lost, yet simultaneously the viewer is lost as well.—
Will Potter
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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In previous sales, however, the following (realistic) trade-ins have fetched the best pricing.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Agents going to the president's or vice president's detail will have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on, realistic training environment thanks to the new addition.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The film — a vivid portrayal of homelessness and mental health on the streets of London — bowed in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar in May to solid reviews and an enthusiastic 5-minute standing ovation.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Her hair is a vivid true scarlet, Crayola marker red—not auburn, not cherry cola, not copper, not strawberry—and worn long and pin-straight with bangs.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Mammoth Dunes If Sand Valley is a study in restraint and rhythm, Mammoth Dunes is its bolder, more expressive sibling.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While themes like heritage and quiet luxury lingered faintly in the background, the spotlight belonged to expressive styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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After making the long putt on the picturesque finishing hole on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Pavelski pumped his fist, hugged his son, Nathan, just off the 18th green, and later dove into the water.—
Staff,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Be sure to make time to stop by picturesque lighthouses in locations like Pigeon Point (one of the tallest lighthouses in the U.S.) and Old Point Loma, which have gorgeous historic buildings and sweeping Pacific views.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The photographic update comes a matter of weeks after Parker previewed new Tame Impala material during a surprise DJ set at Barcelona’s Nitsa Club.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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The sighting marks the first photographic evidence of a dhole in this area.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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All odds are accurate as of 5:00 a.m. ET on Friday.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Neither the accrediting agency nor the university specified which specific financial issues led to the probation.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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And, maybe above all, hate the possible catalyst behind every decision — from slapping the window to finding the rock to going back to the bar to throwing it through that specific window.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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