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as in pictures
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 illustrations
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 thoughts
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 manifestations
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 depicts
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 describes
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 reflects
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would
the burnished chrome fixtures imaged the jewelry store's glittery merchandise
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as in imagines
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 images
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The material included images taken with a cellphone, apparently to avoid detection on company devices.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The mission has already beamed back spectacular images of Earth from deep space, but the best is yet to come.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026
Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
Users can preview and edit images directly on the device before saving them to an SD card (not included).
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
These images are intended to assist conservationists and researchers in identifying rare species in the field and supporting future biodiversity studies.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
These images have never been seen by the public — until today.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Now, some of Bustamante's friends have taken down images of Chavez.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Thinking about the college football scouting process, images conjure up of wily old coaches traveling across the country to get cozy with potential recruits, eating the family’s best spread for dinner while trying to sell their program.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Galison, who is also a physicist, works on the Event Horizon Telescope, which images black holes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors said Thurman admitted to the stabbing and identified himself in multiple still images before, during and after the attack.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Denneau is part of the team behind ATLAS — short for Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System — a network of wide-field telescopes that repeatedly images huge swaths of sky to catch anything that moves, particularly near-Earth asteroids.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Individual 1 allegedly provided investigators with photos documenting the procedure — images prosecutors say match the wounds photographed on Greene’s body at the hospital later that night.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
Even as Newsom and his press team ramp up their anti-Trump messaging, there are plenty of photos of Newsom and Trump shaking hands or hugging, images that Democratic primary rivals could weaponize.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Both images distort the historical context and misrepresent Indigenous attendees from the nearby Wampanoag Confederacy.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
The converted car, filled with seats and fast-moving images LED screens, doesn’t go anywhere but gives you the illusion of traveling through agave fields.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The material included images taken with a cellphone, apparently to avoid detection on company devices.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The mission has already beamed back spectacular images of Earth from deep space, but the best is yet to come.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026
Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
Users can preview and edit images directly on the device before saving them to an SD card (not included).
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
These images are intended to assist conservationists and researchers in identifying rare species in the field and supporting future biodiversity studies.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
These images have never been seen by the public — until today.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Now, some of Bustamante's friends have taken down images of Chavez.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Utilizing techniques adapted from filmmaking and aesthetics that put a surreal spin on Old Hollywood glamour, Alex Prager’s work blends still images and moving ones.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Thinking about the college football scouting process, images conjure up of wily old coaches traveling across the country to get cozy with potential recruits, eating the family’s best spread for dinner while trying to sell their program.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Galison, who is also a physicist, works on the Event Horizon Telescope, which images black holes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors said Thurman admitted to the stabbing and identified himself in multiple still images before, during and after the attack.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Denneau is part of the team behind ATLAS — short for Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System — a network of wide-field telescopes that repeatedly images huge swaths of sky to catch anything that moves, particularly near-Earth asteroids.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Individual 1 allegedly provided investigators with photos documenting the procedure — images prosecutors say match the wounds photographed on Greene’s body at the hospital later that night.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
Even as Newsom and his press team ramp up their anti-Trump messaging, there are plenty of photos of Newsom and Trump shaking hands or hugging, images that Democratic primary rivals could weaponize.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Both images distort the historical context and misrepresent Indigenous attendees from the nearby Wampanoag Confederacy.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for images
Noun
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One of those pictures was with Luca Gamauf, a university student.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The management also tossed pictures of his kids.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Culin also consulted with other scholars and collectors to produce his final report 14 years later, which includes over 1,100 illustrations and descriptions of 239 sets of dice from 130 different tribes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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To tell the pharaoh's story in depth, NPR art director Jackie Lay lays out Hatshepsut's history through illustrations.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another approach would be someone with experience in tanking, if not exactly rushing out to locate Sam Hinkie, just someone with definitive thoughts, and perhaps previous success, with the approach.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its early manifestations frequently surface in other clinics.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nude Descending a Staircase ostensibly depicts a figure walking down a flight of stairs, as its title suggests, but the mannequin-like person is abstracted beyond recognition.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The new series, created by Bruce Miller and adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, depicts Gilead from a different vantage.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, describes her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Raiff describes Ryan Coogler as his filmmaking idol and calls Coogler’s debut Fruitvale Station his favorite movie — but seeing the success of Sinners, a relatively commercial enterprise that won Coogler his first Oscar, opened his eyes in a new way.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The name reflects both the building’s layered history and the couple’s own story, one that unfolded across cities and time.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Their return also reflects Paradigm’s broader momentum, as the agency continues to attract top-tier talent and leadership across multiple divisions.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Weed imagines the home’s spirit as a 19th-century woman in a long dress—and not a particularly happy one.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Given the remarkable radiation tolerance displayed by the molds discovered at Chernobyl, fungi might also provide radiation shielding — Maurer imagines growing thin layers of them inside the inflated buildings to shield the astronauts living within.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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