Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Earlier Wednesday, during a videoconference with reporters, Rams general manager Les Snead had characterized the resolution of Stafford’s situation as “a renewal of vows.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

In essence, the happily-ever-after that had characterized the finale back in 2001 has been handily undone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

I was sure we had characterized the problem correctly, and that there was a big market need, and the solution would show up at the right time.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023

In an article, he had characterized it as a medium-range missile.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2022

Many of the protesters were new to the movement and had neither the training for nor the commitment to nonviolence that had characterized demonstrators since the mid-1950s.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson