pictorializing

present participle of pictorialize
as in illustrating
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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illustrating
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  • Wisteria is a light, calming shade of purple that feels fitting for illustrating any garden.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The Jayhawks would go onto win 38-21, with that particular drive illustrating the dominance of Kansas’ ground game Saturday.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Pictorializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorializing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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