pictorializing

Definition of pictorializingnext
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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  • Fox News Digital reporting captures this tense cultural moment, illustrating the mixed public sentiment and skepticism surrounding AI's growing footprint in daily life.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
  • The shot of the car hurtling off the cliff is one of cinema’s most enduring images, illustrating unbreakable friendship, victory and freedom.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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“Pictorializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorializing. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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