as in visualization
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as in depicting
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 describing
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 reflecting
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 imagining
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 imaging
Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Within the imaging of Earth below the Sierra Nevada, the researchers found a distinct layer within the mantle about 40 to 70 kilometers (25 to 43 miles) deep.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s the promise behind whole body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which is now being marketed directly to health-conscious consumers by digital health startups.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The study was also purely behavioral and observational; the scientists propose that the mechanism involves the motor areas and the auditory dorsal pathway, but that remains a theory until brain imaging can support the findings.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
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Emerging brain imaging studies have further validated these effects.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Within the imaging of Earth below the Sierra Nevada, the researchers found a distinct layer within the mantle about 40 to 70 kilometers (25 to 43 miles) deep.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s the promise behind whole body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which is now being marketed directly to health-conscious consumers by digital health startups.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The study was also purely behavioral and observational; the scientists propose that the mechanism involves the motor areas and the auditory dorsal pathway, but that remains a theory until brain imaging can support the findings.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaging
Noun
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This could potentially make advanced functions such as data visualization, video production and research more accessible to a broader range of employees.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Chinese short-video company announced the news in Beijing on Tuesday, and claims that the new version offers better control over visualizations of people, emotions and scenes to mimic real-world scenarios.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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It is further brought to life on the Hulu adaptation of the same name, depicting a barren, stifling land of muted colors and brutal conditions.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Several of these texts mentioned anointing statues of Greek and Roman deities—including one depicting Artemis, the Greek goddess of wild animals, in Sicily.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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While that excitement still defines the event, the phrase may work better today describing the frenzy of fans trying to get to the actual games.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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But that’s too pat a way of describing something so slippery and alive.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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The World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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There are two ways of imagining the future of DNA data storage.—
Matthew Hutson,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
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People in different countries rank their happiness by imagining a ladder with 10 steps.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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The engaging historical fiction balances a serious side and a strong sense of humor with its two different main characters: While Benedict has conservative leanings, Bergoglio is a liberal seeking church reform, and their debate tells a tale of human understanding and fallibility.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rather than strain to add an arthouse veneer (or the climactic reveal of an animating trauma), Coogler offers a true synthesis between serious-minded fiction and B-movie camp.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2025
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Farrar, portraying the observant and multilingual Demetrius, spoke about the invaluable experience of watching Davis and Anderson work.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grande has been open about the emotional journey of portraying Glinda, which had been her dream role throughout her career.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This means that the color rendering under a light source should be as natural as possible compared to daylight.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some celebrities have been accused of operating pump-and-dump schemes with their coins, using their social media following to artificially inflate the value of these coins before cashing in their large holdings and rendering the coins worthless.—
Ben Dandridge-Lemco,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Imaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaging. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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