defining
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nondefining adjective
- self-defining adjective
Example Sentences
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When Villa return to action after Christmas Day, they face two trips to London that will serve as defining moments in their season.
From Barron's
Head's promotion to open the batting is a defining moment in the outcome of the series.
From BBC
Failing to navigate a relationship with China, he said, would be a "dereliction of duty" when China is a "defining force in technology, trade and global governance".
From BBC
Head's elevation to open the batting on the second day of the first Test will go down as one of the defining moments of the series.
From BBC
At 2-0 down after two matches, this was the defining day for England.
From BBC
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