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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
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
South Park fired back at Homeland Security after the government department used an image of the show.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Linda Carroll, NBC news, 22 July 2025
But having laws in one country is not enough—the internet is global, and images hop countries in a nanosecond.
—Bryan Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Noun
The promotional image on the BBC’s streaming service shows the MasterChef trophy, unlike previous years where Wallace and Torode would feature.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
South Park fired back at Homeland Security after the government department used an image of the show.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
To develop a baseline model of normal aging, to compare with what might have occurred during the pandemic years, the researchers used imaging data from 15,334 healthy individuals that had been collected prior to the pandemic.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 22 July 2025
But having laws in one country is not enough—the internet is global, and images hop countries in a nanosecond.
—Bryan Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for image
Noun
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While Trump's approval rating nationally remains historically low, a look at state-by-state survey results show a more complicated picture.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Grammy winner also shared a few pictures from the event, including a group photo of herself and the fans smiling at the camera as well as a snap of everyone dancing to the unreleased music.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 Aug. 2025
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Topline The Department of Homeland Security has posted illustrations depicting the beauty of 1940s Washington, D.C., across multiple social media posts this week, drawing criticism from some who say the Trump administration is glorifying a pre-civil rights era United States.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek illustration showing redistricting states.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most creators ignore this treasure trove of content ideas.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Building a sustainable business would prepare the company for future possibilities, including a potential initial public offering first floated as an idea in 2022.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In many ways, Vance’s rise has been a compelling manifestation of that retreat.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Prior to the tumor's manifestation, her only symptom had been a sore arm, which the doctors chalked up to arthritis.—
Simar Bajaj,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The episode satirized Trump’s tendency to sue his opponents, depicting the president suing the entire town of South Park after residents oppose the government’s push to teach Christianity in schools.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Isn’t there some inherent judgment involved in depicting the dropping of the bomb?—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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As described in a press statement, the VMAs have been a pop culture juggernaut for more than four decades, celebrating the best music videos of the year with history-making performances, iconic tributes, culture-defining moments, and the biggest surprises from the world’s biggest superstars.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The environmental effects of the bombs described in the book are particularly scary.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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West Louisville is just one of countless communities across America where generations of people have needed more access to healthcare—a fact reflected not only in medical records, but in lives shortened.—
Russell Cox,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The approach reflects Clunie’s understanding of Davidson’s unique position in college athletics.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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The play imagines what would happen if President Abraham Lincoln's assassination wasn't exactly a bad thing for his insufferable wife.—
Nigel Smith,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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If a highly fit teenage boy can die of heat stroke on a hot day, imagine the degree of challenge to older folks who typically are much less fit.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/image. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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