as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
wrote a picturesque tale of their journey across the country
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Recent Examples of picturesque
Set in the picturesque Yosemite National Park, the limited series follows Kyle Turner (an exceptional Eric Bana), a special agent for the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB).
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 July 2025
Four other beaches in South Florida made Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 21 in the state in 2025, which also featured picturesque spots Main Beach on Amelia Island, Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Marco Island Beach.
—Howard Cohen
july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
After making the long putt on the picturesque finishing hole on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Pavelski pumped his fist, hugged his son, Nathan, just off the 18th green, and later dove into the water.
—Staff, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 July 2025
Four other beaches in South Florida made Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 21 in the state in 2025, which also featured picturesque spots Main Beach on Amelia Island, Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Marco Island Beach.
—Howard Cohen
july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
After making the long putt on the picturesque finishing hole on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Pavelski pumped his fist, hugged his son, Nathan, just off the 18th green, and later dove into the water.
—Staff, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picturesque
Adjective
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Consider a vivid example that illustrates this principle.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Powell resurrects their vivid lives and artistry to paint a more humanizing picture of their legacy while exploring themes of sexuality, survival, grief and stardom.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Most-clicked in our last newsletter: The awesome interactive graphic showing how often each team has traded with every other team.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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King, whom Tyga shares with ex Blac Chyna, 37, smiled next to his dad, wearing striped shorts and a white graphic T-shirt.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Sufficient descriptive information is available to assist in their recovery.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Here’s what to do instead: Use descriptive names, explain decisions in comments and log key events with proper context (user ID, request ID, error details and so on) to swiftly identify and resolve issues.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Picturesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picturesque. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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