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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As Harry enters his forties, those in his inner circle paint a picture of a happy life.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2024
Lola's class is full of immigrants, and when her teacher asks them all to draw a picture of where their families came from, Lola's imagination carries her back to The Island, too.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
But other clips posted by local media and fan accounts help paint a picture of what happened on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge — a truss bridge offering panoramic views of the Nashville skyline — Tuesday night.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Recognizing the need for care The exhibits here are designed to be immersive – cooler temperatures to represent mountainous climes, recordings of explosions, and flashing lights help paint a picture of epic fights.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2024
Lola's class is full of immigrants, and when her teacher asks them all to draw a picture of where their families came from, Lola's imagination carries her back to The Island, too.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
But other clips posted by local media and fan accounts help paint a picture of what happened on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge — a truss bridge offering panoramic views of the Nashville skyline — Tuesday night.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Recognizing the need for care The exhibits here are designed to be immersive – cooler temperatures to represent mountainous climes, recordings of explosions, and flashing lights help paint a picture of epic fights.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Sep. 2024
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