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as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track the actor's latest picture is another thriller

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as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances when personal opinion becomes part of the picture, the journalist isn't just reporting the news

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as in film
pictures plural the art or business of making a movie hoping for a career in pictures

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verb

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as in to depict
to present a picture of the famous painting that pictures the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence

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as in to draw
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface the next assignment is to picture your own face using colored pencils

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Recent Examples of picture
Noun
Brady and Vergara took a picture together with Maluma kissing the actress’ forehead. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025 A week filled with fun videos of puppies trying to master the stairs and a friendly doggy neighbor making his rounds brightened our social media timelines, but a few of our readers' pet videos and pictures stood out. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Verb
Your color choices are Storm Gray or Zen Green, as pictured above. PC Magazine, 8 July 2025 Khloé Kardashian and Kim Kardashian pose as Kris Jenner (not pictured) snaps a photo of them on a taxi boat in Venice on June 26. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for picture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
Noun
  • Flagship boutiques from Milan and Paris lined the promenades, conjuring images of home.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Spotify recently celebrated the soundtrack's success by using the image of HUNTR/X on the cover of the service's official teen beats playlist.
    EW.com, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • What is the schedule for Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2025? While the Hallmark Channel is airing beloved Christmas movie favorites all month long, the network is also premiering its four-movie franchise Unwrapping Christmas.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • However, there was a little movie magic going on there, so don't feel too bad if you were fooled.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • When expectations need updating Fast-moving businesses often outgrow old job descriptions.
    Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The 13-year NFL veteran candidly opens up about the situation in the upcoming season of Netflix’s Quarterback series, which begins streaming July 8.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • However, the situation of women and girls is particularly challenging, with women and girls being effectively removed from society.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • One of Tim Harmon’s proudest achievements, his son Avi Harmon said, was the creation of the Statue of Liberty Museum, home to more than 600 replicas of Lady Liberty in all sizes.
    Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
  • There are replicas of her most beloved pots and utensils, handwritten and typed letters, and other ephemera.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Another concerning aspect of AI's influence on our freedom of thought is its capacity to distort memory and perception.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Please detail any thoughts and feelings at this point.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • In March, DiCaprio joined YouTube, his first new social media account in years, to debut the film's trailer.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • This film is bound to bring more criticism their way.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • All that being said, Angel Reese or any Black man or woman should never be called or depicted as a Monkey.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • Instead, the model ended up depicting World War II Nazis as Black.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2025

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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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