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pictorializes

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present tense third-person singular of pictorialize

as in illustrates

to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration N.C. Wyeth is remembered for vividly pictorializing a number of classic works of literature

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This illustrates how far the Eagles have come at the position under Fangio.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The story of sardines feeding Japan’s war machine illustrates the convergence of technology, environment and imperialism.

— Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

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