PICTORIALIZATION Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

pictorialization

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Definition of pictorialization

as in representation

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Noun

Fans and creators say authentic cultural representation in horror makes the genre more meaningful.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Let’s go through each penalty and levy a Clippers Punishment Adjudication (CPA) score for this devastating accounting issue by the franchise and Kawhi’s representation.

— Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of representation

Noun

The old tavern sign, which used to feature a portrait of King George III, now sports the image of another George—George Washington.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Similar reactions have played out online around the trend, with some users sharing retro portraits while others condemn the use of AI or criticize people who take issue with it.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of portrait

Noun

The film received a very positive reception but its nearly four-hour runtime and the deeply unsettling nature of Gibney’s portrayal also seemed to have exhausted the crowd.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Suffice it to say, a QB's rookie year is not always an accurate portrayal of the player that QB will become.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of portrayal

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After reviewing a transcript of the scene provided by The Hollywood Reporter, two prominent American Muslim advocacy groups excoriated the film’s depiction of Islam.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
The detailed scenes highlight hunting rituals and feature realistic depictions of the animals.

— Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 10, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of depiction

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Fans want to go inside, so just telling viewers the terms along with a one-line explanation goes a long way.

— Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The documents provide explanations of the company’s advertising and privacy practices, as well as members’ rights and controls.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

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