paint/draw a picture of
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: to create an idea or understanding of (something or someone) through words, facts, etc.
The author paints a disturbing picture of life in the camp.
These statistics draw a clear picture of how the population is aging.
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Nielsen might also help paint a picture of the series’ performance, but those numbers won’t be available for another few weeks.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Popular media has managed to paint a picture of health and wellness as being a result of self-control.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
His first-time assist against RKC Waalwijk in January showed a sharp appreciation for when a quick pass can capitalise on a fleeting opportunity:
His defensive metrics also paint a picture of a player who has quickly adapted to the demands of playing as a lone pivot.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Moreover, financial statements can paint a picture of the future.
—Charlie Minutella, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Popular media has managed to paint a picture of health and wellness as being a result of self-control.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
His first-time assist against RKC Waalwijk in January showed a sharp appreciation for when a quick pass can capitalise on a fleeting opportunity:
His defensive metrics also paint a picture of a player who has quickly adapted to the demands of playing as a lone pivot.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Moreover, financial statements can paint a picture of the future.
—Charlie Minutella, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Paint/draw a picture of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paint%2Fdraw%20a%20picture%20of. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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