paint/draw a picture of

phrase

: 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.

Examples of paint/draw a picture of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Court records paint a picture of Swadley’s chaotic flight in the 48 hours after the killings of Lori Simonds and her son, Evan, in their home on the 3100 block of Joanne Circle. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026

However, the mounting injuries and the performance against contenders paint a picture of looming May disappointment. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026

Lawyers for Tate's family wanted to call Emanuel to the stand to paint a picture of systemic issues within the department, including a pattern of coverups and excessive force. — Dave Savini, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026

Mapping the spread and evolution of major diseases that have affected humans through history can help paint a picture of how ancient communities lived. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026