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as in picture
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the girl is growing up to be the perfect image of her mother
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as in illustration
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
a cave with prehistoric images of wild animals
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as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
a sentimental visit to her childhood home to see if it still matched her mental image of the place
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a general who became for many the very image of the stoic warrior
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as in to depict
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 to describe
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 to picture
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 image
Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
That's disappointing, since such settings can often give you an idea of how to start improving an image.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Its mission is to create a detailed time-lapse of the Southern Hemisphere sky by imaging it entirely every three to four nights for 10 years.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected the lava glowing inside the Halemaumau crater at the volcano's summit caldera through webcam images, indicating Kilauea had begun erupting.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
That's disappointing, since such settings can often give you an idea of how to start improving an image.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Over the past decades, thanks to new precision instruments and advanced techniques that can image cells at high resolution, measure forces, and manipulate tissues, there has been a resurgence in mechanobiology, the study of physical forces in cells and tissues.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Its mission is to create a detailed time-lapse of the Southern Hemisphere sky by imaging it entirely every three to four nights for 10 years.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for image
Noun
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The broader economic picture matters too.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The action on the live action short film category was relatively trivial compared to categories like best actor and best picture.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 150 shops are a vital source of livelihood for many and an illustration of resilience.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Outside the office, Shelby is a faceted artisan intoxicated by pre-1900s scientific illustration, engraving and typography.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If a chat turns noisy, start by naming your priority, then direct the proceedings confidently while leaving room for others’ ideas.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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An idea could be forming despite unbelievers.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are a few different ways to interpret this most recent manifestation of the Administration’s talent for hypocrisy.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps some paper manifestations just in time for the year of the Fire Horse.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One passage depicts the Bonnie-and-Clyde-like notoriety of Frank and the Bride, leading ordinary women to adopt her wild hairdo and goth makeup (including what are evidently meant to be burns on her mouth and tongue from all that electricity).—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The inlay murals are particularly noteworthy, evoking chinoiserie without actually depicting anything too Orientalist.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Foundation unveiled the Phantom Mk-I in October 2025, describing it as a humanoid robot designed specifically for military use.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Head Designer Jana Sasko worked with Puroplan, one of Finland’s leading interior design firms, to create the cream, taupe and gold color scheme – reflected in ethereal paintings and graphics by Finnish artist Pia Feinik.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The California Federation of Labor Unions endorsed four candidates to become California governor, reflecting a splintered field with no obvious frontrunner.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Now imagine what kinds of systems NFL teams are building.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Secret World of Arrietty, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, adapts Mary Norton’s classic children’s novel The Borrowers, imagining a hidden world of tiny people living beneath the floorboards of human homes.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/image. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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