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
Cabrera allowed one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
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Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera gave up one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
And though things didn’t quite work out for Tran—her proposal to Devin Strader fell apart shortly after the pair were engaged—the picturesque property certainly serves as a prime spot for conjuring up some romance, as well as an ideal backdrop for films and TV shows.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Equipped with five bedrooms—each in a distinct color scheme—great design moments lie around every corner of this bookable mansion, from bathrooms finished with picturesque tile work, to outdoor decor moments worth stealing for your own exteriors.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
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Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera gave up one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
And though things didn’t quite work out for Tran—her proposal to Devin Strader fell apart shortly after the pair were engaged—the picturesque property certainly serves as a prime spot for conjuring up some romance, as well as an ideal backdrop for films and TV shows.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Equipped with five bedrooms—each in a distinct color scheme—great design moments lie around every corner of this bookable mansion, from bathrooms finished with picturesque tile work, to outdoor decor moments worth stealing for your own exteriors.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picturesque
Adjective
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Do better, or consider hiring people who paint a vivid enough picture with words rather than having to lean on photographers who seem to have an obscene bloodlust.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dell carved out a niche for herself with her one-of-a-kind VÈVÈ creations featuring vivid color beads, cloths and even sisal rooted in the Vodou culture.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
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Currently, creating those graphic depictions of children is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fiona, the curator, no longer trying to hide her irritation, is insisting the paintings have a descriptive title at the very least.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Picturesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picturesque. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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