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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
Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
However, along with the official documents, Israel uncovered images of the activist with Birawi.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Enterprises often assume that simply scaling data—collecting millions more images or video hours—will close the performance gap.
—Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Words and images attest to the remarkable swiftness with which salmon have resumed their run, flora have blossomed, and traces of the former reservoir are being smoothed away.
—Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
In a speech on the subject on the Senate floor in August, the senator was flanked by a placard with images of hemp products in packages mimicking snacks such as Doritos and Oreos.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The case could set a precedent, both in India and globally, for how courts recognize the AI misuse of celebrity images.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
One of the images shared by Gomez included a close-up of her lace halter neck gown, which features a heart embroidered with the couple's initials.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Include images and/or links for online shopping.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
And that film was shown repeatedly on television, while still images blanketed newspapers.
—Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Some on the far right disseminated the footage and still images from it in order to further a clearly racist agenda.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Still images from a baby monitor camera showing a 2-year-old toddler boy sitting up in his crib.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.
—Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
However, along with the official documents, Israel uncovered images of the activist with Birawi.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Enterprises often assume that simply scaling data—collecting millions more images or video hours—will close the performance gap.
—Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Words and images attest to the remarkable swiftness with which salmon have resumed their run, flora have blossomed, and traces of the former reservoir are being smoothed away.
—Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
In a speech on the subject on the Senate floor in August, the senator was flanked by a placard with images of hemp products in packages mimicking snacks such as Doritos and Oreos.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The case could set a precedent, both in India and globally, for how courts recognize the AI misuse of celebrity images.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
One of the images shared by Gomez included a close-up of her lace halter neck gown, which features a heart embroidered with the couple's initials.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Include images and/or links for online shopping.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Dinkins, who was named one of Time’s Most Influential People in AI, interviewed people in African American communities in the Bay Area to get the oral histories that the project’s artificial intelligence uses to generate immersive projections on 14-foot walls — images the move and evolve.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
And that film was shown repeatedly on television, while still images blanketed newspapers.
—Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Some on the far right disseminated the footage and still images from it in order to further a clearly racist agenda.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Still images from a baby monitor camera showing a 2-year-old toddler boy sitting up in his crib.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for images
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The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The reporter had already sent me pictures and audio recordings, promising a complete draft by Monday night.—
Zahra Nader,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Featuring illustrations by Sophie Blackall, the novella wraps up the trilogy that DiCamillo largely wrote during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Names have been changed and illustrations are anonymous to ensure their safety.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Whoopi Goldberg is the latest celebrity to share her thoughts on controversial AI actress Tilly Norwood.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hit the comments with all your thoughts!—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy meaningful time together.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The science around this condition continues to evolve, and the physical and mental manifestations of CTE remain under study.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The song was released with the video, an ode to pastels that depicts the changing of the guard from one album to the next with a snake turning into a cluster of butterflies.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The celestial dial depicts the starry sky and Milky Way in warm, volcanic tones, rather than cool, blue hues.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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As Mark describes his strategies, his reflections quickly outleap the specifics of the sport and take on a philosophical dimension.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yep, that describes the Giants for most of the summer, all right.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The move reflects a growing trend among companies to adapt to shifting consumer preferences and heightened scrutiny of food additives.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ma, who has an MBA, also reflects on the gap between how the tech and business worlds discuss artificial intelligence versus his peers in the arts.—
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October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Qualcomm’s Oryon 3rd-gen architecture and Snapdragon X2 chip imagines a future of personal computing with a focus on CPU and AI performance.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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Enter Jennifer Lawrence, with a decidedly more laidback take that imagines ripped jeans as an elevated basic.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Images.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/images. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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