paint/draw a picture of

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: to create an idea or understanding of (something or someone) through words, facts, etc.
The author paints a disturbing picture of life in the camp.
These statistics draw a clear picture of how the population is aging.

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The filing then goes on to reference excerpts from Baldoni's own books and podcasts to paint a picture of a man who allegedly, by his own admission, has engaged in predatory behavior. — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 The interviews paint a picture of an idealistic leader set on achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) — a type of AI that mimics human capabilities — and transforming China into a technology innovator. — Anniek Bao,dylan Butts, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025 As Viall explained, its satellite vigilantes stationed around our planet should be able to paint a picture of whether a CME is coming toward Earth or if it's headed elsewhere within our solar system. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025 These numbers paint a picture of a platform that has achieved remarkable growth while raising serious questions about sustainability and market impact. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paint/draw a picture of

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