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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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Showing the shift from self-reporting and survey data to brain imaging in ADHD studies, the researchers looked at resting-state fMRI scans of more than 11,000 individuals in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The European radar imaging satellite Sentinel-1A caught a millimeter-sized particle impacting one of its solar panels, leaving behind a 40-centimer wide zone of damage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Long-term care often also involves regular monitoring through blood tests, imaging and specialist visits to ensure disease activity remains under control.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Showing the shift from self-reporting and survey data to brain imaging in ADHD studies, the researchers looked at resting-state fMRI scans of more than 11,000 individuals in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
View gallery - 3 images Scientists have developed a powerful new dual-imaging tool that maps the retina’s structure and oxygen use in unprecedented detail.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The European radar imaging satellite Sentinel-1A caught a millimeter-sized particle impacting one of its solar panels, leaving behind a 40-centimer wide zone of damage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaging
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Solomon said one such initiative focuses on the fidelity—often called achievability and visualization by designers—of color transfer onto different materials.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lessons cover automation, data visualization, workflow design, and even communication.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a truly enormous space, over 100,000 square feet, that was once a Lord & Taylor department store, you are greeted with giant murals depicting Netflix shows on all sides.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fantasy River is primarily blue, depicting a river and its banks filled with foliage as petals appear to fall from the sky.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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After describing the facts of the case, Colbert later sat down with discuss the situation with MS NOW host Chris Hayes.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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But video footage of the encounter, posted online and verified by The New York Times and other outlets, raises questions about how federal officials are describing the incident.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wenzhou cuisine—known for seafood—is particularly prominent, reflecting the neighborhood’s large immigrant community from Wenzhou, Zhejiang, in eastern part of China.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Danny & Coop’s guys sat on the couch and asked the anchors for their thoughts on the cheesesteaks before reflecting on the restaurant’s one-year milestone.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Long before audiences saw Glinda’s dazzling pink dresses or Elphaba’s dramatic layered ensembles on the big screen, Paul Tazewell was imagining how silhouette, color and texture would bring the witches of Oz to life.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The three-year Off-Broadway hit is a parody of the classic film Titanic, imagining the story as if Celine Dion were narrating it.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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But in fiction, there’s a crew to think about and actors.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2026
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During her time at Old Dominion, Good took advanced courses on creative writing and the craft of fiction, according to one of her professors, Kent Wascom.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Venezuelan government has denied these allegations, portraying the agency as essential to defending national sovereignty against coups and foreign intervention.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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He was best known for portraying Randy Benton on NBC's long-running Western The Virginian.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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However, the amount of money actually saved by the department has been called into question and Musk has since left the administration, rendering DOGE somewhat defunct.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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However, the amount of money actually saved by the department has been called into question and Musk has since left the administration, rendering DOGE somewhat defunct.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Imaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaging. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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