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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
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The report paints a far different picture from the one described in Jones' lawsuit and raises questions about what really happened.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, picture them coming multiple times a month throughout the year, sometimes uninvited.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The filing also includes a picture of the new router, which indicates the product is designed to sit upright, more like the older Gen 2 model.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The report paints a far different picture from the one described in Jones' lawsuit and raises questions about what really happened.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Our favorites include the Lucia Quilt (pictured above), the Cooper Quilt, and the Sawyer Reversible Quilt.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, picture them coming multiple times a month throughout the year, sometimes uninvited.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
Noun
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In honor of the film's 35th anniversary, read ahead for some fun facts that will impress on your next nostalgic movie night.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thousands of fans who share a common love of the fantasy worlds that live on the pages of comic books and science fiction movies and television shows packed the sprawling facility to geek out over the plethora of pop culture on display there.—
The Kansas City Star and,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Again, the product description notes that there will be subtle variations in the glaze from piece to piece.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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There is no detailed description about the vehicle or details about the driver, according to the department.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Now, losing over 2,400 staff members will likely worsen the situation.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Three in 5 Ecuadorians say their personal security and economic situations have not improved under Mr. Noboa’s short first term in office.—
Mie Hoejris Dahl,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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Joey Spencer Results, Highlights And Reaction David Bowie’s Double LP The project is being released as a double LP and CD, both of which will come packaged with a replica poster from the original event.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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When Medina instead lifts his right arm, which held the replica gun, officers open fire, striking Medina multiple times.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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Drop a comment with your thoughts on the first half of 9-1-1: Contagion below.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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But when asked his thoughts on U.S. President Donald Trump’s politics during a press conference after the lineup announcement, Fremaux kept it diplomatic.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Versions of these battles were playing out at the U: a Latino student group, Mecha, blocked the entrance to a film screening about transgender kids who had detransitioned, hosted by the Young Americans for Freedom.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is one of those stories that could easily be a feature length film.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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And, for families looking for strong tween and teenage girl protagonists depicted on screen, Rule Breakers is ideal.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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There’s also the personal draw: Not everyone has experienced a haunting, but complicated family dynamics are depicted so often in media that the setting feels both funny and heart racing.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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