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pictorializing

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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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Stan and Jan Berenstain were prolific authors, writing and illustrating hundreds of Berenstain Bears books in their lifetime.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Combining runway inspiration with 3D garment visualizations, the report brings its trend forecast to life while illustrating how cotton can meet evolving consumer demands.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

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