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as in picture
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the girl is growing up to be the perfect image of her mother
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as in illustration
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
a cave with prehistoric images of wild animals
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as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
a sentimental visit to her childhood home to see if it still matched her mental image of the place
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a general who became for many the very image of the stoic warrior
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as in to depict
to present a picture of
in the painting Sacagawea is imaged as an intrepid woman pointing the way for Lewis and Clark
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the brochure images a vacation at the resort in language that makes you want to make a reservation this instant
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as in to picture
to form a mental picture of
anyone who still images the cape's coastline as a scene of unspoiled beauty is in for a rude awakening
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Recent Examples of image
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The images of Francis washing the feet of young prisoners will forever be etched in our minds.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Precipitation of gadolinium from magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents may be the Brass tacks of toxicity.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The asteroid is not fully visible in the first set of high-resolution images NASA released Monday, as the space rock is larger than Lucy's field of view.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The images of Francis washing the feet of young prisoners will forever be etched in our minds.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Given the focus on imaging in every modern smartphone, Google is taking full control of the Image Signal Processor.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Precipitation of gadolinium from magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents may be the Brass tacks of toxicity.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for image
Noun
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Having access to this kind of DNA evidence allows for researchers to build a more detailed picture of their lives.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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The hospital had also uploaded Millie's picture to the same free platform, which is run by donations.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just last week, the group shared some tips on how to tell Sunny and Gizmo apart, complete with a photo illustration identifying both of the chicks at different angles.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading, or listen to the story » Editor’s Pick Photo illustration by Ricardo Tomás; Source photographs from Getty Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Another good idea before kicking off an exercise routine: For activities that involve spinal twisting and bending, talk with your physical therapist to get tips on proper form.—
Alice Oglethorpe,
SELF,
17 Apr. 2025
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Deporting supposed gang members and Hamas supporters without due process may violate any number of statutes, but forcing oppositionists to defend these people’s rights allows the administration to paint them as defending their ideas.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The tilt of recent immigration toward higher skilled workers from Asia is another manifestation of this same pattern.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the truly painful manifestation of distaste for Musk has been entirely legal, as consumers have shunned his cars.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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And, for families looking for strong tween and teenage girl protagonists depicted on screen, Rule Breakers is ideal.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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There’s also the personal draw: Not everyone has experienced a haunting, but complicated family dynamics are depicted so often in media that the setting feels both funny and heart racing.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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Born in Naples, his songs are described as a blend of Neapolitan, blues, jazz and world music.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The problem described in the lawsuit is that even for domestic travel, if a driver's license and passport identify a person by different sexes, Transportation Security Administration officials accuse the person of holding a fraudulent document.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Legends Hotel Peyton Premium Smooth Sateen Bed Sheet Set, $244 To streamline our list, all prices shown reflect queen-size picks.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
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There are only four units and the James mortgage reflects that.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Many theories have been floating around about what may have caused the rearranging with some guessing another stage and others imagining an extraordinary set design.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Now, imagine a flood of political images, hateful memes and mocking videos from domestic and foreign sources taking over social media.—
Ernesto Verdeja,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/image. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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