Ming
Americannoun
adjective
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of or relating to the Ming dynasty or to the art objects and forms developed during this period.
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noting the fine porcelains produced in the Ming dynasty, especially those produced by the imperial factory before 1620, noted for their brilliant, fine colors, chiefly underglaze or enamel on glaze, on a body of high quality.
noun
adjective
Example Sentences
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Ming Li is a graphics reporter at The Wall Street Journal in New York, where she tells stories using data and visualization.
Before any of the kids had a chance to move, JB reached out and grabbed the girl who’d wondered if the fight was a role-play—Ming Reynolds her name tag said.
From Literature
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In a match against former side Villa last month in the Europa League, he was marked out of the game by Tyrone Mings and unable to make any impact.
From BBC
The accusations made against the Ming family were far more serious.
From BBC
The Ming family was one of several clans that ran Myanmar's sleepy town of Laukkaing, close to the border with China.
From BBC
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