Synonyms for defining
dɪˈfaɪ nɪŋdefin·ing

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1. shaping, definingnoun

   any process serving to define the shape of something

   Synonyms:
   shaping, formation

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1. • Process

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1. List of paraphrases for "defining":

   define, definition, determining, setting, identify, identifying, defined, defines, set, decisive, outlining, establishing, determine

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1. Mechtild Rossler:

   There is an incredible diversity of sites both natural and cultural around the world, the beauty of this convention is that the text defining natural and cultural heritage is very broad.

2. David Gerrold:

   Truth never tranquilizes. The defining property of truth is its ability to disturb. Jesus only told half the story. The truth 'will' set you free. But, first it's going to piss you off.

3. Michael Froman:

   This pace of engagement is impressive, but shouldn't be surprising for what President Obama declared the defining partnership of the 21st century, our task is to build on our mutual interests, with mutual respect, and deliver on the promise of that partnership.

4. Hillary Clinton:

   Ask many of these candidates about climate change, one of the defining threats of our time, and they'll say: 'I'm not a scientist,' well, then, why don't they start listening to those who are?

5. Thomas Wright:

   I think to me the defining question is how both sides use the next three and a half years, and if it's sort of a transformative period, or if it's more of a return to the status quo pre-Trump, i don't think we're going to get an answer to that at this summit, but I think that's sort of the defining choice that's out there.