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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
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The gunman found the judge's address, pictures of her house and vehicle information online.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Vivienne appeared to be having fun with her friend, as she was pictured laughing and sticking her tongue out.
—Effie Orfanides, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The report was one of several that have provided a distressing picture of the working conditions within the mines, drawing upon interviews with local residents who were directly involved or had first-hand knowledge of the situation.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The gunman found the judge's address, pictures of her house and vehicle information online.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
But don’t picture slivers of beef sizzling on the hibachi at Benihana.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Vivienne appeared to be having fun with her friend, as she was pictured laughing and sticking her tongue out.
—Effie Orfanides, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
Noun
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Many people are used to watching entertainment on their cellphones, with vertical images that don’t require turning the phone sideways.—
Schuyler Moore,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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One of the most enduring images in F*cktoys is when AP and Danni ride through town on their motorbike, their increasingly disheveled appearances marking the passage of time and the difficulty of their journey.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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Also in the episode, Questlove offers a preview of his next movie, a documentary about the legendary band Earth, Wind and Fire.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mirror, mirror, on the wall, what's 2025's most controversial movie of them all?—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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There was also a successful touchdown on this morning's Starlink launch, the 18th to date for this particular Falcon 9 booster, according to a SpaceX mission description.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The couple also publishes a magazine that includes the trail map and site descriptions.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Fixing the run defense can help all the other pieces fall into place and the collection of young defenders can take advantage of better situations.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The comedian stopped by Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club and spoke about the situation.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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One approach would be to ramp up artificial neural networks to the level of being an exact replica of a human brain.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Mark Rober, who has over 65 million subscribers on YouTube, tested the vehicle's autonomous cameras by driving at a screen with an exact replica of the road behind it, in the style of a Looney Tunes sketch.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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National college basketball writers have shared their thoughts about the Jayhawks and their chances against the Razorbacks and in the tournament.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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Liberals and conservatives reported having negative thoughts when asked about his podcast, according to a recent California poll.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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The film takes place over three decades starting in 1909, and Alba got to wear a range of costumes from the eras.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Producers on the film include Pritsker, Workman, Matthew Belen, and Munir Atalla with Benjamin Becker serving as Executive Producer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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Outside those values, the objects depicted weren’t easily recognizable as trees.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to The Guardian, the Ambanis sent an engraved box depicting a Hindu deity that was filled with gifts and played Hindu mantras as a wedding invitation.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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