PICTORIALIZATION Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

pictorialization

noun

Definition of pictorialization

as in representation

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Noun

The system gives greater weight to newer descriptions and those containing less ambiguity to produce a more reliable representation of the object.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Naturally, Max Mara had plenty of representation in the room, with Fonda, Hannah Waddingham, Caylee Cowan, and breakthrough star Adria Arjona among those wearing the Italian label.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of representation

Noun

Across its music collaborations, portrait tees, and tributes, the list includes everyone from Michael Jackson to the Velvet Underground, Nirvana, Butthole Surfers, My Bloody Valentine, Daniel Johnston, Aphex Twin, and SALEM.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Avaialble in red and blue hues, the bandana showcases a portrait of Mimi in a field of blooms.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of portrait

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Despite that growing support, Bass and her allies’ negative portrayal of Raman in attack ads had an effect, as Raman’s unfavorable ratings rose month by month.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
As Vega consulted on the script, it’s widely seen as a groundbreaker of trans portrayals onscreen in the 21st century.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of portrayal

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The result is a hilarious, all-too-real depiction of the existential angst that has come to plague Gen Z-ers across the globe.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Representations of fauna include horses, deer, wild oxen, and at least one bear, though identification is difficult due to the limited depiction of details such as eyes, nostrils, hooves, manes, and coats.

— News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of depiction

Noun

There may be more relief in living your afternoon than in mentally revisiting someone else’s explanation.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
This description, however, still provides no explanation about how at least 64 people's scores had changed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026

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