The book contains a great deal of sexual imagery.
The movie was full of biblical imagery.
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But the imagery becomes deeply poignant when Benito leans in for what appears to be a kiss, only for the frame to reveal no one standing beside him.—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025 The investigation, initiated by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, stems from a complaint filed by the Native American Guardian's Association, a nonprofit advocating for the preservation of Native American imagery in sports and public life.—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 This year, students were asked to create imagery with the theme of Earth Day.—Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 Native plants have a distinctly wild look, so pairing them with natural stone creates more realistic imagery and a low-maintenance design.—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for imagery
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Etymology
Middle English ymagerie "images portrayed in sculpture, painting, etc.," borrowed from Anglo-French, from ymage, imageimage entry 1 + -erie-ery
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