PICTORIALIZATION Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

pictorialization

noun

Definition of pictorialization

as in representation

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Noun

The colossal billboards by the side of highways advertising legal representation.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Photo courtesy of Easterseals For more than 40 years, the Media Access Awards has been one of the entertainment industry’s few dedicated platforms for recognizing disability representation on screen.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of representation

Noun

But the Italian filmmaker will be back in the Lido nonetheless, with Joie de Vivre, his seven-hour documentary portrait of Bernardo Bertolucci.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of portrait

Noun

Through her unforgettable portrayal of Jia, Kaylee brought extraordinary heart, humanity, and light to Godzilla, Kong, and the Monsterverse.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
The report suggests that idealized portrayals of dating on social media may be affecting confidence and expectations, in some cases as much as or more than rejection itself.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Definition of portrayal

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But Smith’s energy goes toward perfecting the Damon Albarn impression in its silly hook rather than galvanizing the otherwise lackluster depictions of friendship in his lyrics.

— Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
Farris' depictions – drawn in a loose, minimal style with a bright, colorful palette – offer generalities that seem relatable for those who have attended med school.

— Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026

Definition of depiction

Noun

Did anyone else think Andriy and Bobby’s explanation of what happened in the workroom felt patchy too?

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
An exploded sunfish spread out in the water in thousands of pieces is certainly easier to share, offering another possible explanation for this practice.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

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