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as in picture
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the girl is growing up to be the perfect image of her mother
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2
as in illustration
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
a cave with prehistoric images of wild animals
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as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
a sentimental visit to her childhood home to see if it still matched her mental image of the place
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a general who became for many the very image of the stoic warrior
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as in to depict
to present a picture of
in the painting Sacagawea is imaged as an intrepid woman pointing the way for Lewis and Clark
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the brochure images a vacation at the resort in language that makes you want to make a reservation this instant
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as in to picture
to form a mental picture of
anyone who still images the cape's coastline as a scene of unspoiled beauty is in for a rude awakening
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Recent Examples of image
Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The front would feature Tubman, while the back of the new version would include images of Jackson and the White House.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
Slated for completion in 2029, Kaiser’s project includes an 8-story hospital building with an emergency department, intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care, surgery, pharmacy, imaging services, plus labor, delivery and postpartum care.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
On the heels of his success, Chamberlain relocated to England to shed his TV heartthrob image and train as a series actor.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The front would feature Tubman, while the back of the new version would include images of Jackson and the White House.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
For Rocket Lab, this was the second launch in a little more than 72 hours, after another Electron launched a radar imaging satellite for Japanese company iQPS March 14.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
Slated for completion in 2029, Kaiser’s project includes an 8-story hospital building with an emergency department, intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care, surgery, pharmacy, imaging services, plus labor, delivery and postpartum care.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for image
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Authorities later discovered texts allegedly sent by Yolanda that help paint a picture of what led up to Rebecca’s murder.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Information from one tipster led investigators to believe Sharkey may have attempted to take a picture or video during the incident, Snapp said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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The education campaign featured online illustrations depicting a Black mother, child and teenager suffering from the consequences of the mother’s marijuana usage.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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At this stage, the illustration may not be repeatable even though it is both defined and operated by the inventors.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The first myth is that innovation hinges on a single monumental idea.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The basic idea goes back to the 1960s, when Disney started pumping smells into its theme parks, even patenting its own odor-making machine, the Smellitzer.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Multi-day vacations remained out of reach for most working people, and many of them resented the upper classes’ summering as a manifestation of inequality.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On pages four and five of the CARICOM passport, Castillo depicts a lone man braving Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Maria, which struck in 2017.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The interaction between Bascombe and Adam depicts the challenges for parents looking to decode kids’ online language.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The former Today host described how the aftermath of her diagnosis sparked a new wave of courage.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Words feel insignificant and insufficient in trying to describe such an unimaginable loss.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The drama of sport, the truth of fiction, the humanity of documentary, the poignancy of comedy, serious entertainment – this year’s nominees reflect every aspect of the human condition.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before the end of Biden’s term in January, the Department of Education issued a fact sheet contending that Title IX applies to colleges’ direct payments to athletes reflecting revenue share/NIL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Well, imagine a world in which the NFL plays an 18-game regular season.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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But imagine a world where just the opposite is possible.—
Juliet Weisfogel,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/image. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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