as in visualization
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as in depicting
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 describing
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 reflecting
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would
the burnished chrome fixtures imaged the jewelry store's glittery merchandise
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as in imagining
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 imaging
Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Going Deep Inside the Brain
Most previous research, like that done by Lazar, has used either magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or electroencephalography (EEG) to get a picture of what’s happening in the brain during meditation.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The Phoenix radar is an imaging radar which would detect it clearly.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Because ultrasound can penetrate through many materials and interact with objects in unique ways, it’s widely used for medical imaging and many industrial applications.
—Jiaxin Zhong, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Dinosaur footprints from Early Jurassic By using advanced 3D imaging and light filters, Romilio was able to uncover hidden details in the stone slab, revealing the multitude of footprints and other features such as the direction in which the animals that made the tracks were headed.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Going Deep Inside the Brain
Most previous research, like that done by Lazar, has used either magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or electroencephalography (EEG) to get a picture of what’s happening in the brain during meditation.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The Phoenix radar is an imaging radar which would detect it clearly.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Because ultrasound can penetrate through many materials and interact with objects in unique ways, it’s widely used for medical imaging and many industrial applications.
—Jiaxin Zhong, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaging
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For now, the new technique remains primarily of interest to specialized fields like scientific visualization and high-end rendering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a world of constant change, visualization is more than wishful thinking.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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With an elevated head and raised tail, the tiger has intricate cast patterns depicting its fur, and may have functioned as a drinking vessel or container.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The episode was also met with resistance in the United Kingdom, where it was banned due to fears that a scene depicting two boys breaking into the werewolf's house would inspire copycat crimes among young viewers.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Kovac does not hide behind a veil when describing his work.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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A couple of hours after the shooting, a man reportedly reacting to a text falsely describing an active shooter at Sky Harbor arrived at the airport with numerous firearms and was arrested after a brief altercation with Phoenix police, Reeson said.—
Michelle Cruz,
The Arizona Republic,
25 Dec. 2024
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The World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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Deployment grew by 20% in 2024, reflecting higher-quality deals and more realistic valuations.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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This is not so much a remake as an innovative re-imagining by a director whose sensibility is perfectly suited to the task.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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But the desire to break from traditional means of disseminating culture remained, as casual consumers began imagining an alternative to brick-and-mortar shopping and, with it, physical media.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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To receive The New Yorker’s prize-winning journalism, photography, and short films, along with podcasts, cartoons, fiction, and more, sign up for our daily newsletter.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The parallels between real life and fiction were haunting.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sparks donned a black T-shirt with a leather jacket and had a serious expression on his face in the photo, an almost recreation of Fraser’s expression in the images portraying the play’s character Jerry.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Which is not only satisfying for the people portraying them but also for the people watching them.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
7 Jan. 2025
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This means that the color rendering under a light source should be as natural as possible compared to daylight.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some celebrities have been accused of operating pump-and-dump schemes with their coins, using their social media following to artificially inflate the value of these coins before cashing in their large holdings and rendering the coins worthless.—
Ben Dandridge-Lemco,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Imaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaging. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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