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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
Libby Buck
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The brand is known for its beaded dresses and swimwear depicting cartoonish images of beaches and vacation destinations.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant A satellite image from space imaging company Maxar Technologies taken on June 14 shows no visible damage to facilities at Fordow, one of the three nuclear facilities targeted by Israel in its strikes on Iran.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Some are quite personal, evoking vivid images of my grandparents, my father and uncles, and my brother, all gone too young, too soon.
—Libby Buck
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The brand is known for its beaded dresses and swimwear depicting cartoonish images of beaches and vacation destinations.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Verb
Each snapshot will image an area of sky about the size of 45 full moons over the course of 30 seconds, then the telescope will take just five seconds to train its instruments on the next region.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant A satellite image from space imaging company Maxar Technologies taken on June 14 shows no visible damage to facilities at Fordow, one of the three nuclear facilities targeted by Israel in its strikes on Iran.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for image
Noun
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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
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Inside, the walls are lined with historical memorabilia and pictures, including a portrait of Aunt Kate, who continues to watch over this riverside enterprise with pride.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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An illustrator and illustrations teacher at the time, Jacobsen learned of Machine Head, a metal fabrication shop in the Crossroads, through Arts Upload, a PBS show featuring local art.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Featuring illustrations by Nenka Myers, the book will arrive in spring 2026.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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This chicken dinner idea checks several of the essential boxes for cowboy cooking: a cast iron skillet, plenty of Southwestern flavor, and a cheesy topping.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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If your idea of a good country getaway requires a stop by an antique mall, then add the Blue Moon Antique Mall and Bookstore to your list.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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However, whether the brain changes are a cause of the mental health issues, an effect of them, or are independent manifestation of overwork is unclear.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Maybe this was a manifestation of the same streaming bloat that has also, recently, produced maddeningly incomplete seasons of hit shows like The Last of Us and Squid Game.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The industry has come so far from what’s depicted in the show.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Like at the Ssangyong factory, Gi-hun and his co-workers went on strike, which resulted in a violent clash with the police — a scene briefly depicted in episode 5 of Squid Game's first season.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Leavitt described the facility's remote location in her briefing on Monday.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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The brothers ran, but Brown was fatally wounded, and witnesses described seeing a pickup truck fleeing the scene.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
Verb
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That’s why employers must take the lead—not only in setting clear expectations around AI skills, but in ensuring that their hiring and training practices reflect the current educational landscape.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Kesha’s latest album, Period—out this Independence Day—reflects her new freedom.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Even though no one ever could have imagined it at the time, the Yankees weren’t going to win Torre one more Series, weren’t even going to make it back there even after having led three games to none.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Our nation has morphed far beyond the republic that the founders initially imagined.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
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“Image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/image. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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