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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
Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 July 2025
The up-and-down nature of approval polls can paint a picture of the landscape heading into the 2026 elections, where Democrats hope to regain control of the House and the Senate.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Yes, there is a fungus plus algae living together on the stems of your desert rose as pictured in an email photo.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
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Noun
The series also featured revealing conversations with an eclectic cast of characters who painted a picture of the larger-than-life Rudolph.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 July 2025
The up-and-down nature of approval polls can paint a picture of the landscape heading into the 2026 elections, where Democrats hope to regain control of the House and the Senate.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Verb
In contrast, picture a different couple, where one is extroverted and highly ambitious and the other is more introverted, preferring a simpler, quieter life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Yes, there is a fungus plus algae living together on the stems of your desert rose as pictured in an email photo.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
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The authenticity of the images has not been confirmed, although Banks aired it all out to the public.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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The trailer delivers a snapshot of images and visuals throughout Em’s career while he’s being peppered with popular questions from fans about his personal life, family, music and fame.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Known for his wit and charisma, The Rock has become the most accomplished actor of all professional wrestlers, starring in movies such as The Scorpion King, Fast Five, and Jumanji.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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One night, the poster and Mark came home from the gym ready to relax and watch a movie, only to find Daisy hosting a group of friends in their living room.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Two weeks before the mediation conference, the parties in the case must list the remaining materials subpoenaed that the Secretary of State's office hasn't delivered with a description of each.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Stop padding job descriptions with laundry lists of software and skills.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Kane said this new program will be unique because a social worker and peer support advocate will present and ready to assist anyone working through a difficult situation or needing more assistance.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Acknowledge the situation directly during a crisis David encourages leaders to not let rumors fill the information vacuum, adding companies that immediately address the situation with clear communication prevent the spread of dangerous misinformation.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The luxury real estate development was designed to emulate the City of Lights, featuring its own Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a 354-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger: Both the original Nathan and his replica were captured by evil tech billionaires, and only one of them survived.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The bandmates piggyback off each other’s thoughts and finish one another’s sentences without any interjection feeling like an interruption.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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To no surprise, viewers swarmed the TikTok video's comment section with their thoughts.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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While Atmos for film can be thrilling, especially in a multi-speaker theater, it’s constricted by the need to put dialog front and center.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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The film's central conflict rests on two former friends.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 July 2025
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The final glimpse of their lives depicted them in Paris raising Tali (Isla Gie in Tony & Ziva).—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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The episode knocks Trump multiple times by depicting him with comedically small genitals, which frustrates Satan and enrages Trump when a portrait artist paints him with small genitals.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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