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
New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
Researchers are also turning to diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a type of MRI that is able to visualize white matter.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
Further study with advanced imaging tools could unlock millions of years of secrets.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
But based on smaller studies and anecdotal evidence, experts say that sophisticated imaging techniques now enable surgeons to focus on areas of the brain much more precisely than in the 1950s, reducing the risks involved.
—Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to this, the survey was self-reported and no brain imaging was investigated.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
Researchers are also turning to diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a type of MRI that is able to visualize white matter.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
Further study with advanced imaging tools could unlock millions of years of secrets.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
But based on smaller studies and anecdotal evidence, experts say that sophisticated imaging techniques now enable surgeons to focus on areas of the brain much more precisely than in the 1950s, reducing the risks involved.
—Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaging
Noun
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Develop Tableau or Power BI skills for logistics data visualization • Gain experience with transportation management systems and warehouse operations 7.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Whereas a book or an article once took the form of a series of pages of text bound together, now digital monographs might include audio clips, video, data visualizations, and more.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 May 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Noun
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In this fiction, the Crusades were not waged against Moors, but against elves – a race said to devour the flesh of humans, among other atrocities that are neither confirmed nor denied by the end of the story.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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And the contemporary women’s fiction category, where Reid is often listed, ended 2024 with a nearly 30% increase in sales over 2019 numbers, according to analyst Kristen McLean.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
15 May 2025
Verb
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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 22 May. 2025.
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