paint/draw a picture of

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: to create an idea or understanding of (something or someone) through words, facts, etc.

The author paints a disturbing picture of life in the camp.

These statistics draw a clear picture of how the population is aging.

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Media reports paint a picture of sales people taking unorthodox methods to chalk up orders. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 31 Oct. 2024 Great leaders don’t just paint a picture of what could be—theyshow people their place in it. —

Aurelien Mangano, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 In his new book, Wilcox describes a few key events that paint a picture of his experience. —

Will Daniel, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024 Interviews with residents, experts, meteorologists and local officials paint a picture of a storm rapidly intensifying, barreling farther inland than usual and stunning many residents and officials with its ferocity. —

Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paint/draw a picture of

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