as in to illustrate
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration N.C. Wyeth is remembered for vividly pictorializing a number of classic works of literature

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  • The Texas case clearly illustrates what is at stake.
    Lila Rose, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • In areas where water availability is limited, competing demands, such as agriculture or community needs, may be constrained, illustrating how AI’s resource footprint can intersect with broader development challenges.
    Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Pictorialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorialize. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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