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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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.
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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
Certain metrics paint a picture of a solid job market.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
But individuals and organizations affiliated with some parks have spoken out in recent days, beginning to paint a picture of the losses.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
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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
Certain metrics paint a picture of a solid job market.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
But individuals and organizations affiliated with some parks have spoken out in recent days, beginning to paint a picture of the losses.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Paint/draw a picture of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paint%2Fdraw%20a%20picture%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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