pictorializes

Definition of pictorializesnext
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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illustrates
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  • The film not only records this injustice but also illustrates the possibility of friendship across divides, delivering a poignant exploration of the occupation.
    Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
  • But as Mackintosh persuasively illustrates, the familiar emotions of jealousy, infatuation and eventually indifference — these persist and can flourish in any relationship, however free of prohibition.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Pictorializes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorializes. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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