PICTORIALIZATION Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

pictorialization

noun

Definition of pictorialization

as in representation

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Today, this Chilean territory is essentially an open-air archaeological museum, with many of its enigmatic moai (representations of Polynesian ancestors) returned to their upright positions following seven decades of restoration.

— Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
There is an opportunity to think more holistically about this, and to build it into the process from the outset, rather than treating representation as a final decision made in the days leading up to a show.

— Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of representation

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But whether a matter of intention or circumstance, what emerges in place of star power is a more intimate portrait of Perry and his decadeslong struggle with substance abuse, leading to his death from a ketamine overdose in the fall of 2023.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
This is a portrait, ballpoint pen on notebook paper, of a woman existing somewhere on Planet Earth.

— Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of portrait

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Either way, that sensibility has yet to trickle down to mainstream portrayals of Zoomer romance on screen, which remain largely beholden to templates established by previous generations.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Rose earned Hüller the Best Leading Performance at the Berlin Film Festival for portrayal of this survivor, loosely based on numerous IRL genderfluid figures in European history, back in February.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of portrayal

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This information then results in some discomfort on both our parts, and the potential for a lot more explanation about my life than an acquaintance needs.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit argues the change violates the Administrative Procedure Act because it was adopted without explanation and the First Amendment, which protects lawyers' ability to advise people of their legal rights and seek prospective clients.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

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