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adjective

pik-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce pictorial (audio)
Definition of pictorialnext
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as in graphic
consisting of or relating to pictures that photojournalist is planning to do a primarily pictorial report on the famine in Africa

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as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description she writes a very pictorial kind of poetry, using words the way a painter applies strokes of color

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pictorial

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noun

as in edition

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Recent Examples of pictorial
Adjective
Stripped of any individuating pictorial or textual material, the sign remains recognizable as originating in the streets of Berlin through its figure alone. — Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Was there a pictorial representation of my book that would allow a deep dive view of how its different strands interacted to form a single narrative arc? — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026
Noun
Gibson, then 34, saw the pictorial in a classy, peekaboo way and even had a clothing budget. — Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 By 2010, the magazine was essentially family entertainment compared to the tidal wave of online smut, so a peek-a-boo pictorial of half-naked cybergals didn't seem so risqué. — Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pictorial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictorial
  1. graphic
  2. vivid
  3. edition
  4. photographic
  5. descriptive
  6. sheet
  7. visual
  8. tabloid
Adjective
  • Justin also dressed for the occasion, in an oversized graphic tee, basketball shorts, and SKYLRK boots.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The two met before the actor underwent heart surgery in 2009, and Schneider, a graphic designer, reportedly helped nurse the star back to health following his procedure.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of graphic
Adjective
  • Skinner hunted the Tensas River in the years before 1860, and left vivid descriptions of the wild state of the land at that time.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The night sky holds endless wonders, but few experiences match the thrill of photographing planets in vivid detail.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of vivid
Noun
  • In this edition of the AJC On Campus Roundup, the number of Georgians struggling to pay them back has skyrocketed.
    — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The festival’s upcoming third edition will be held September 19-26 at venues throughout Chicago, including Comedy Bar, Laugh Factory, Bellagio 223, ETA Theater, and Wax Vinyl Bar.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of edition
Adjective
  • Simpson was identified by the occupants aboard Del Sol's boat through a photographic lineup, according to the affidavit.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Launched in 1960, Project CORONA became the world’s first successful photographic reconnaissance satellite program.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of photographic
Adjective
  • There is enough descriptive information about the victim and the abduction for law enforcement to issue an AMBER Alert to assist in the recovery of the child.
    — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The eyewitness account was so descriptive that researchers gave it their highest level of credibility.
    — CBS New York Team, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of descriptive
Noun
  • Quilt sets are oversized, reversible and buttery soft, made from the same smart fabric as the favorite sheets with a 100% inner cotton lining, recently named a Good Housekeeping favorite.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Blood was found on the sheets, her head had been positioned below a pillow, and a nightgown had been pulled over her waistline, according to the arrest report.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheet
Adjective
  • The San Francisco Art Institute closed in 2022 and was purchased by a nonprofit in 2024, with the intention of turning it into the California Academy of Studio Arts, which will offer 30 visual artists a free one-year residency.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • When bringing that vision to life, what were the conversations between you and your creative visual team?
    — Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of visual
Noun
  • Also in 2024, the tabloid The Sun quoted insiders who said that Suri had not seen her father in more than 11 years.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • Set in 1969, the film charts how Murdoch and Lamb launched what became Britain’s bestselling tabloid.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of tabloid

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