as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words
he limned the scene in the courtroom so perfectly I could practically see it
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After half an hour of folksy disquisition, Petro finally got around to describing the conversation.—
Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
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But after its closure, the mall, which opened in 1974, now resembles what some are describing as a post-apocalyptic ruin.—
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, this square was the site of a slave market; today, bronze sculptures depicting scenes of branding and auctioning stand in memory of that brutal past.—
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British law prohibits distribution of deepfake imagery depicting adults.—
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Newsom hedges his bets by portraying the budget as a placeholder that covers little more than spending increases driven by law, inflation and caseload until more revenue data are received.—
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Inside, you’ll be transported to the golden age of piracy and meet actors portraying famous pirates of the past, Wallsmith said.—
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“Limning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limning. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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