as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
wrote a picturesque tale of their journey across the country
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Recent Examples of picturesque
Set in the picturesque Yosemite National Park, the limited series follows Kyle Turner (an exceptional Eric Bana), a special agent for the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB).
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 July 2025
Four other beaches in South Florida made Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 21 in the state in 2025, which also featured picturesque spots Main Beach on Amelia Island, Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Marco Island Beach.
—Howard Cohen
july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
After making the long putt on the picturesque finishing hole on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Pavelski pumped his fist, hugged his son, Nathan, just off the 18th green, and later dove into the water.
—Staff, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 July 2025
Four other beaches in South Florida made Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 21 in the state in 2025, which also featured picturesque spots Main Beach on Amelia Island, Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Marco Island Beach.
—Howard Cohen
july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
After making the long putt on the picturesque finishing hole on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Pavelski pumped his fist, hugged his son, Nathan, just off the 18th green, and later dove into the water.
—Staff, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picturesque
Adjective
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The film — a vivid portrayal of homelessness and mental health on the streets of London — bowed in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar in May to solid reviews and an enthusiastic 5-minute standing ovation.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Her hair is a vivid true scarlet, Crayola marker red—not auburn, not cherry cola, not copper, not strawberry—and worn long and pin-straight with bangs.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Eli Cranor,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
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Here is a really easy-to-follow story and graphic by my USA TODAY colleagues, including personal finance reporter Medora Lee.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Sufficient descriptive information is available to assist in their recovery.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Here’s what to do instead: Use descriptive names, explain decisions in comments and log key events with proper context (user ID, request ID, error details and so on) to swiftly identify and resolve issues.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Picturesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picturesque. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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