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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Much like the Snicko technology used in cricket, broadcasters could even show a graphic illustrating the precise moment that Isak had flicked the ball on.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
15 June 2026 -
According to the team, the system generated enough formic acid to power a miniature diorama displayed at the pavilion, illustrating how an efficient artificial photosynthesis system could one day produce and store clean energy for use in household applications.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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“Pictorializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorializing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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