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as in picture
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the girl is growing up to be the perfect image of her mother
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as in illustration
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
a cave with prehistoric images of wild animals
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as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
a sentimental visit to her childhood home to see if it still matched her mental image of the place
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a general who became for many the very image of the stoic warrior
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as in to depict
to present a picture of
in the painting Sacagawea is imaged as an intrepid woman pointing the way for Lewis and Clark
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the brochure images a vacation at the resort in language that makes you want to make a reservation this instant
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as in to picture
to form a mental picture of
anyone who still images the cape's coastline as a scene of unspoiled beauty is in for a rude awakening
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Recent Examples of image
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
The show shared an image on social media Monday morning announcing the start.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Some imaging radar suppliers have special hardware, some only provide software.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The real footage uses images that were banned or blocked by the government, creating a hybrid docudrama that captured the early days of the Chinese lockdown.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
The show shared an image on social media Monday morning announcing the start.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
An example of this is the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87), the first black hole imaged by humanity, noted for its energetic eruptions.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Some imaging radar suppliers have special hardware, some only provide software.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for image
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Conclusion Guy Bisson’s analysis paints a picture of a film industry adapting to a new normal.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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And consider this: Only two of the last 10 BAFTA winners for best film went on to win the Oscar for best picture — Nomadland in 2021 and Oppenheimer in 2024.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2025
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Editors’ Picks Source photographs for illustration above: Focus Features; Ullstein Bild, via Getty Images; Everett Collection.—
Jim Shepard,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Hayden included the book cover as well as an interior page showing an illustration of a girl resembling a young Meghan.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Modeled on an idea from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts Democrat, the agency has drawn sharp criticism from leaders of the financial industry and, more recently, from the new Trump administration.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Please reach out with feedback, tips or ideas in English or Spanish.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Feb. 2025
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Related Story In general, Becker said consumers’ intrigue in crystals, manifestation and natural healing is coming through in fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl may just be one Sunday night, but the festivities last all weekend long — and this year, New Orleans brought out the very best, from manifestation queen, Doechii, to Janelle Monae, T-Pain, Shaquille O’Neil, and more, the marathon buildup to the big game was as electric as ever.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Marson’s 1932 play, At What a Price, depicts a young Black woman from the Jamaican countryside who moves to Kingston and takes a job as a stenographer.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, Mobile isn’t depicted as a backward town.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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She is described as White, standing 5 feet, 9 inches and weighs 186 lbs.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Related article Physics breakthrough brings nuclear clock closer to reality Turbulence has been described as the oldest unsolved problem in physics.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.—
Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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This operation reflected a clear and dramatic shift in the posture of federal law enforcement toward people who, in the eyes of investigators, may be undocumented.—
Jeffrey Cook,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Already imagining how this Daytona SP3 will look in your garage?—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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If a powerful Congresswoman wasn't believed by law enforcement, imagine what life is like for the rest of the country.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/image. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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