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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
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Second, brighter satellites also create streaks in telescope images that mar observations.
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Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Rubin is expected to capture more images of the universe in its first year of operation than all previous optical observatories combined.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
On the website of their former practice, which now points to each of their three separate agencies, the images illustrating it are, in fact, photographs of one of her works.
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Time,
Time,
1 July 2026
In February, the FBI released images showing an armed person at Nancy Guthrie's front door tampering with the camera prior to her disappearance, but the suspect in the images has not been identified.
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Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Its visual inspection camera captures high-resolution images for detecting structural abnormalities such as cracks, oil leaks, corrosion, and other signs of wear.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
So do the Artemis II images of 2026.
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Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
On the other hand, a full-body scan images the whole body in one session rather than a specific area.
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Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And while the device shoots only low-resolution, B&W still images, when combined with audio-capture and Bluetooth connection to the internet for third-party facial recognition, the threat to privacy is obvious and massive.
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New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
And Israel has also imposed strict rules about what images citizens and journalists can and can't post online.
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Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Galison, who is also a physicist, works on the Event Horizon Telescope, which images black holes.
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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.
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Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Second, brighter satellites also create streaks in telescope images that mar observations.
—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Rubin is expected to capture more images of the universe in its first year of operation than all previous optical observatories combined.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
On the website of their former practice, which now points to each of their three separate agencies, the images illustrating it are, in fact, photographs of one of her works.
—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2026
In February, the FBI released images showing an armed person at Nancy Guthrie's front door tampering with the camera prior to her disappearance, but the suspect in the images has not been identified.
—
Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Its visual inspection camera captures high-resolution images for detecting structural abnormalities such as cracks, oil leaks, corrosion, and other signs of wear.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
So do the Artemis II images of 2026.
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Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Verb
Slow-motion replays and still images distort the offending player’s actions, with innocuous tackles looking more serious.
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Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
On the other hand, a full-body scan images the whole body in one session rather than a specific area.
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Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And while the device shoots only low-resolution, B&W still images, when combined with audio-capture and Bluetooth connection to the internet for third-party facial recognition, the threat to privacy is obvious and massive.
—
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
And Israel has also imposed strict rules about what images citizens and journalists can and can't post online.
—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for images
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Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
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Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
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The South Beach school’s 1975-‘76 yearbook was a patriotic red, white and blue and illustrations of the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and the American Eagle.
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Schematics, facility maps, aerial photographs, engineering drawings, cutaway illustrations, and previously unfamiliar archival images reveal the extraordinary complexity of the undertaking.
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After the match, former USMNT star Alexi Lalas didn’t hold back his thoughts about how the game was officiated on the night.
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Then, offer your thoughts or ask for theirs before finally seeking an update on your candidacy.
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The persistence of these misconceptions matters because clinicians and the public alike may expect Ebola to look dramatic from the outset, when in reality its early manifestations often resemble many other common infectious diseases.
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The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.
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The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell ringing, with the bell's crack visible.
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Of particular interest is Stele 1, which depicts a decapitation scene, as well as a calendrical sign with the date 5 Ajaw (849 CE).
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The Anti-Defamation League describes Patriot Front as a white supremacist group.
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Staying home might not readily provide the intoxicating beauty Emerson describes.
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The House package reflects a narrower approach than the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which was previously approved by the Senate.
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Nyirenda’s experience reflects a broader surge in anti-immigrant sentiment.
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Surprisingly, this is not entirely where the film is going; a little before the halfway mark, the Minions mess up yet again (leaving a vacuum, one imagines, the Three Stooges will soon fill).
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Bateman acknowledged that bringing a fan-favorite novel to life comes with high expectations, since every reader imagines the characters differently.
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