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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
Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
While snapping pictures for personal use is free, some may not know that there is a fee for any commercial photography in Milwaukee County Parks.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Wednesday’s feature pictured the outside of the Penrod Museum, established by John and Virginia Penrod to display their 40 years of collecting artifacts from all over the world.
—Arkansas Online, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Team chairman George McCaskey greeted fans, and others posed for pictures with the team mascot Staley.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
While snapping pictures for personal use is free, some may not know that there is a fee for any commercial photography in Milwaukee County Parks.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
The freaky fusion sequence was always how writer/director Michael Shanks pictured ending the movie.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Wednesday’s feature pictured the outside of the Penrod Museum, established by John and Virginia Penrod to display their 40 years of collecting artifacts from all over the world.
—Arkansas Online, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
Noun
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Check out images of the iconic statue over the years.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Deadline can reveal a first image of the U.S. actor with co-star Jess Weixler (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story) in upcoming crime drama Tender.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Known for his wit and charisma, The Rock has become the most accomplished actor of all professional wrestlers, starring in movies such as The Scorpion King, Fast Five, and Jumanji.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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One night, the poster and Mark came home from the gym ready to relax and watch a movie, only to find Daisy hosting a group of friends in their living room.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Two weeks before the mediation conference, the parties in the case must list the remaining materials subpoenaed that the Secretary of State's office hasn't delivered with a description of each.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of child abuse.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Estate planning: Consult with a tax professional to review and update your estate plan to align with your current financial situation and goals.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This situation with Mubi has been giving Huang déjà vu.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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In one extreme case, SAFE even designed a private replica of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit—complete with harbor and tunnel—for a client’s children to race 100+ mph electric karts underground.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
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Between historical buildings, replica buildings, and museum exhibits, there are dozens of access points into the past at Manatee Village Historical Park.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Unfortunately, most hiring managers take a backward-thinking approach and charge ahead with little thought.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Gregg's spirit and passion will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Still, Douglas doesn’t treat film as a documentary but as a document about storytelling and about how film can be used to elicit historical bigness.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
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Michael Jai White has been in a lot of film and TV projects over the last 35 years or so.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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The 2005 adaptation of the beloved Marvel comics depicted the origin story of the foursome, played by Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The episode knocks Trump multiple times by depicting him with comedically small genitals, which frustrates Satan and enrages Trump when a portrait artist paints him with small genitals.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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