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as in image
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
using only watercolors, she produced a strikingly lifelike picture of her mother
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as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
the actor's latest picture is another thriller
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as in description
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
the newspaper report gives a detailed picture of the current situation in that troubled country
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as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the young teen is the very picture of her mother
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as in thought
something imagined or pictured in the mind
I think I get the picture: you want me to leave
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as in film
pictures plural
the art or business of making a movie
hoping for a career in pictures
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as in to depict
to present a picture of
the famous painting that pictures the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
could easily picture the mining town from the vivid description of it in the author's memoirs
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
pictured the sailing ship in vivid language
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Recent Examples of picture
Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
With the circuit offering a mix of long straights and high-speed corners, the race is expected to provide a clearer picture of how the Grand Prix might unfold on Sunday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Fuji's imaging engine is built around its Film Simulation profiles, a broad set of looks that give JPG and HEIF pictures an analog-minded creative color grade.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The bottom line: Nearly two years into Johnston's tenure, no one — not even his office — has a full picture of what Denver is spending to address homelessness.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
With the circuit offering a mix of long straights and high-speed corners, the race is expected to provide a clearer picture of how the Grand Prix might unfold on Sunday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The photo pictured Dellanno at the resort destination located on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Fuji's imaging engine is built around its Film Simulation profiles, a broad set of looks that give JPG and HEIF pictures an analog-minded creative color grade.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
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The cost of maintaining that image became more difficult over time.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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What Happens Next? New Model Y Launch edition available ‘today’ – base models coming soon More 2026 Model Y inventory had arrived on the North Hollywood lot (see image above) since my last visit to the store.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The star of cultural touchstones such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, among other movies and specials, has inspired graduates before.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The fake Sarah Polley movie being shot inside Episode 2 was the opposite.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 2016, the FBI put out a request for any information or sightings of similar cars matching that description.—
Dianne Gallagher,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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There, the friends are plunged into a hell that defies description in its mix of aseptic rationality and normalized violence.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
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The feeling of being a victim, unable to change our own situation, let alone that of others, further reinforces our propensity to adopt a bystander stance, focusing on our own needs while ignoring the rest.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Horned Frogs had an injury situation from hell during 2023-24 but figured to be on the upswing with a now-veteran roster.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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One approach would be to ramp up artificial neural networks to the level of being an exact replica of a human brain.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Mark Rober, who has over 65 million subscribers on YouTube, tested the vehicle's autonomous cameras by driving at a screen with an exact replica of the road behind it, in the style of a Looney Tunes sketch.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This method eliminates reactive emotions, allows for clearer self-expression and encourages both partners to process their thoughts and feelings before responding.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The most widely used are: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This form of talk therapy involves identifying the thought processes that trigger your anger and then implementing methods to notice those thoughts and manage your anger.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Mar. 2025
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Director James Mangold’s film about the legendary singer, musician and songwriter was released in theaters on Dec. 25, 2024.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The film benefits further from a romantic arc with a pre-Game of Thrones Lena Headey.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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This episode depicts the benefits of cultural immersion, trying new experiences, and speaking more than one language.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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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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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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