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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
Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Now Berlin’s Camera Work features the largest presentation of his pictures since his death in 2022.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
The videos were obtained under false pretenses by an individual who posed as a concerned parent and additional individuals who posed as family friends of the employee pictured.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Directed by Robert Wise, the film would win the Academy Award for best picture in 1966.
—Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Now Berlin’s Camera Work features the largest presentation of his pictures since his death in 2022.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
President Donald Trump speaks at a joint news conference with Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May (not pictured) in London, Britain, June 4, 2019.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
The videos were obtained under false pretenses by an individual who posed as a concerned parent and additional individuals who posed as family friends of the employee pictured.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
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The show shared an image on social media Monday morning announcing the start.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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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
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Kelsey Mann is the director behind the year’s top-grossing movie, Inside Out 2.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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Jean-Baptiste, 57, reunites with director Mike Leigh for Hard Truths, 28 years after their movie Secrets & Lies that nabbed her an Oscar nomination.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The roles are similar but there are differences in the job descriptions.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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His beautifully detailed illustrations-more than 6,600 in all-and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder’s experience.—
Kevin Spencer,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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There are no situations similar to, say, Peyton Manning joining the Denver Broncos for one last shot at Super Bowl glory.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Later, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with U.S. Vice President JD Vance to discuss the evolving situation. Update 2/14/25, 11:40 a.m.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Iran’s military displayed replicas of some of its missiles at the square.—
Nasser Karimi,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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Inside, life-size videos of Saints owner Gayle Benson and Gov. Jeff Landry greet visitors, as does a 15-foot replica of a NASA rocket, evoking the Michoud facility just down I-10.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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Rick Ross also offered his two cents, mocking 50 Cent for his reaction to seeing them together, and later exploring the thought of producing a big budget BMF film.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Three thoughts on San Diego State’s 68-63 loss at Colorado State on Saturday night: 1.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The original film ended with Daniel crane-kicking bully Johnny in the face and winning the All Valley Karate Tournament.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Searchlight released the film at Christmas domestically and has since passed $100 million at the global box office.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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The mentorship depicted onscreen mirrors the cultural norm for elders across Black communities who collectively guide youth, while not solely relying on the educational systems to teach their kids about life and history.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
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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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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