pictorialization

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Noun
  • But in a matter of days, the race for control of the House — and the speaker’s gavel — was dramatically reset by back-to-back court rulings that wiped out the Democratic gains in Virginia and now threaten to erode Black representation by Democrats in the Deep South.
    Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • The decision’s impact Gerling said the argument that the new districts make Kansas City more powerful with additional representation is not realistic.
    Ben Wheeler May 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Charles’ siblings, Princess Anne and Edward, appeared in the portrait as well, joined by Sophie.
    Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
  • Using music as a canvas to paint a funny, layered portrait of the human experience, Johnson creates a set that comes alive with the sound of more than the laughter at the Wiltern, where the special was filmed earlier this year.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Since the 1990s the union has campaigned against discrimination and negative portrayals of minority groups in the media while also promoting workplace equality within the journalism industry itself.
    Idir Ouahes, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
  • Ezura and Taylor founded The Crib Sheet in order to create more exposure for the work of parent writers and to broaden the portrayal of parents and families in the entertainment industry.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The clip, which promoted various conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, included a depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
    Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Critics also felt the depiction of the 'Guryu Myeonryugwan' crown (a traditional royal headpiece historically associated with vassal state rituals) was incorrect.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
  • Arthur was taken back to the doctor two additional times in the ensuing weeks and was given various explanations about his condition, including asthma and even anxiety.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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“Pictorialization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorialization. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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