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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
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Was my profile picture too serious?
—Jj Rosen, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Cohen was pictured video calling his parents Viki and Yehuda on Monday morning after his release, and his friends were seen celebrating after seeing the call on Israeli television.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
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Until there’s a clearer picture of who’s actually buying AI products, the doubts will keep piling up about the massive sums being spent to build them.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Was my profile picture too serious?
—Jj Rosen, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
In-hand images of the ’26 version aren’t yet available, but the ’15 pair is pictured below courtesy of GOAT.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Cohen was pictured video calling his parents Viki and Yehuda on Monday morning after his release, and his friends were seen celebrating after seeing the call on Israeli television.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
Noun
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Malinche’s negative image was solidified by Nobel Prize in Literature winner Octavio Paz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Another kibbutz member approached a local TV correspondent, urging their channel not to stop airing the images of the returning hostages even as the high-level speeches at the Knesset began.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The film, which is a sequel to the classic 1990 Christmas movie, follows the young and spirited Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), who mistakenly gets on a plane headed for New York City while the rest of the family flies to Florida.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025
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Smash Kitchen The most notable description of this mustard was its sharp, vinegar taste.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have not released any descriptions of the shooter.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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No matter what situation arises, the player knows how to solve it.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Finally, enforcement can put an unnecessary policing burden on teachers or administrators, especially in situations in which a student’s gender identity is not immediately apparent from their appearance.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Their 306,000-gallon ocean habitat is complete with a replica shipwreck that houses sharks, tarpon, and several other fish species.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Willner of the University of Oklahoma’s College of Education, asked fifth, sixth, and eighth graders across the United States to share their thoughts on the series.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Below are thoughts from some of our experts who cast their votes.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The film comes out January 23, 2026 — if AI hasn’t taken over by then.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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The film, which released on the streamer Friday, is directed by Simon Stone and stars Knightley as Lo Blacklock alongside Guy Pearce, Art Malik, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings and Hannah Waddingham.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Joist ceilings are painted white, and wallpaper depicting pink roses is stretched across a wall.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Chef Amosu shared his inspiration for this momentous occasion and why having ownership of narratives that depict the cultures of Africa matters.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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