envisioning

present participle of envision

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of envisioning The designer recalled how the initial concept played around instincts and cravings in a more literal way, envisioning a kitchen and a giant table. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026 Akalay also considers young people when envisioning his target audience. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 In early 1976, Sidney Gibson tried at least twice to make the balloon a centerpiece of a small summer fair, envisioning thousands of people coming to marvel at and ride in the balloon. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 In an effort to offer something new — and help secure its permanence — the duo are ramping up Cole’s’ culinary offerings, envisioning a return to the kind of dining that might draw guests downtown. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Newly brunette, Chamberlain drew inspiration from iconic actors like Audrey Hepburn and Winona Ryder when envisioning her look. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 The professor, who is based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, first presented plans for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in 1988, envisioning a vast network of sensors in Antarctic ice that could capture neutrinos. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 At the foot of the Washington Monument, Americans and Brits took turns envisioning how the United States will look in 250 years. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Could this explain why so many of our most reputable creatives are exploring what was once peripheral, spoken of with disbelief, and envisioning it as another possible dimension of existence? — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisioning
Verb
  • Transforming How Intellectual Property Is Discovered Historically, innovation begins with someone recognizing a problem and imagining a potential solution.
    — Joseph K. Hopkins, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Humanity’s hellish futures are best viewed on screen In a time of great upheaval, audiences love imagining how things could be worse.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • View gallery - 3 images Imagine having a conversation and seeing the other person's lips move, but hearing the sound coming from their feet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Lisbeth’s attempt to win over the team gets complicated when the girls start seeing visions of Grace, which often compel them to loudly repent their sins.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • With the country rebuilding after an earthquake and going through its first democratic handover of power, Wen starts picturing a life beyond his hometown.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Consider techniques like progressive muscle relaxation, body scanning, box breathing, or even picturing your thoughts as clouds that are receding into the distance.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Get a head start on your holiday shopping by reviewing my favorite finds from last year’s Quince Black Friday sale—and dreaming about this year’s possibilities.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Building knowledge beyond conversations Anthropic also explored whether dreaming could turn large document collections into interconnected knowledge bases.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Envisioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisioning. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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