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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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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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Recent Examples of pictorial
Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Sixty years later, the 214 fells featured in the pictorial guides are now known as the Wainwrights, and walkers collect them like Coloradans collect fourteeners.
—Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2022
And your pictorial really brings it home.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2022
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Adjective
Marlowe’s pictorial textiles resemble nothing like the usual Navajo motifs.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Sixty years later, the 214 fells featured in the pictorial guides are now known as the Wainwrights, and walkers collect them like Coloradans collect fourteeners.
—Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon, written by journalist and acting editor-in-chief of Wallpaper magazine, Bill Prince, and published by Assouline, is the first book on the famous AP model in a decade (the last book, mostly a pictorial, was written by Martin K. Wehrli and Heinz Heimann in 2012).
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2022
And your pictorial really brings it home.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictorial
Noun
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This year’s edition of the AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop will take place May 29–June 1 on the AFI Campus in Los Angeles, and is presented by Panavision.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Its 30th edition saw a healthy gain in attendance, with 8,500 tickets issued, including 467 students attending education screenings and more than 150 people attending free talks.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, graphic sock and apparel company Rock ‘Em Socks direct messaged Khan on Instagram after the viral moment, according to Senior Vice President Steve Rollins.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Those with a more sports-adjacent style, on the other hand, often mix theirs with graphic sweaters and basketball jerseys.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Artistically, Cynthia’s lighting designs are vivid, intentional, and showcase a remarkable talent for a student of her age.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Whether that’s having dreams that are extra vivid or unexpected revelations about your past.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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This sheet mask is stuffed with hydrolyzed collagen to soften fine lines and boost elasticity, as well as hydrating niacinamide and soothing cica.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
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There’s specialized pillows, sheets, and mattresses to create a bedroom haven.—
Christine Yu,
Outside Online,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His work has begun to incorporate interesting design elements and unconventional photographic approaches that communicate his ideas.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Earlier on Wednesday, producers released a photographic portrait of the play's massive cast on stage the famed locale, as well as a production shot from the play.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The platform supplemented these options with four multi-camera feeds, an Indian Sign Language feed, and audio descriptive commentary to ensure accessibility for diverse audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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In other words, assessment insights need to be practical and problem-solving rather than just descriptive.—
Scott Dust,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The area has become a haven for celebrities and high-profile individuals seeking a tranquil and secluded lifestyle—away from the prying eyes of the American and British tabloids.—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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But the Mets are thinking bigger these days, in ways that extend beyond winning the occasional back page of the New York tabloids, though signing Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract did plenty on that score.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Grammy winner dropped an ominous teaser clip for the visual project March 12, tagging longtime music-video collaborator Christian Breslauer.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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Born in Northern Ireland in 1984, Anderson studied menswear at the London College of Fashion, graduating in 2005 and going on to work in visual merchandising at Prada under Manuela Pavesi.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Pictorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorial. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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