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
Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Though the technology took decades to mature into today’s DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, digital imaging is now common — built into smartphones and used worldwide every day.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
The team got imaging on the injury and will soon know more.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The hospital was also planned to have an emergency department and ICU, operating rooms, women’s services, imaging, respiratory and physical therapy, and a pharmacy and laboratory.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Though the technology took decades to mature into today’s DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, digital imaging is now common — built into smartphones and used worldwide every day.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Brain imaging studies show that during prolonged mental work, the networks responsible for attention and decision-making begin to slow down, while regions that promote rest and reward-seeking take over.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
The team got imaging on the injury and will soon know more.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaging
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The company offers its virtual photo finish, by contrast, as a visualization tool for spectators and commentators.—
Maurizio Arseni,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
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The company said Cooperman’s remit includes tightening the handoff between Pantone’s physical color standards and digital color and visualization tools used from design through production.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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The video featured footage depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.—
Staff Author,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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One retiring House Republican told Semafor that Thursday’s Trump post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes validated the choice to leave Capitol Hill.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kurkdjian translated that same idea into scent, describing the partnership as both rare and intuitive.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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For her 1972 album, MItchell originally had intended the album cover to feature a horse with roses coming out of its rear end, reflecting her view of the music business.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rather than reflecting endless variation within one disorder, the study suggests that different disease experiences may stem from distinct biological patterns.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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Too many people are looking for everything in one person and not imagining a world of negotiating different things or learning from a partnership.—
Ian Kerner 18 hr ago,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Lately, he’s been taken with his school’s unit on Greek mythology, imagining his own father as mighty Poseidon taking to the skies with trusty Pegasus.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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For a generation raised on viral clips of air‑rage fights and customer‑service meltdowns, the quiet order of a Japanese train car—no loud phone calls, no overflowing trash—reads almost like aspirational fiction.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ginger Strand Ginger Strand is an American author of nonfiction and fiction.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jacobus started his career in finance in the early 1990s, but that quickly spiraled into him falsely portraying himself as a seasoned financial advisor who managed legitimate investment portfolios, authorities said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hollywood did end up telling that story, with Ben Foster ultimately portraying the actor as a villain in the 2015 movie The Program, which Armstrong was not a part of.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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In pushing for cuts, he could be outvoted, rendering himself the functional equivalent of a potted plant.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The move from Royal Lodge follows Charles stripping his brother of all of his royal titles and privileges back in October, rendering him a commoner.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Imaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaging. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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