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consisting of or relating to pictures
that photojournalist is planning to do a primarily pictorial report on the famine in Africa
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producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
she writes a very pictorial kind of poetry, using words the way a painter applies strokes of color
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Recent Examples of pictorial
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.
—Paola Ugolini, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Kate Armanini, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023
In January 1960 Stevens was Playboy’s Playmate of the Month (she was later featured in Playboy pictorials in 1965 and 1968, and on the magazine’s list of the 100 Sexiest Stars of the 20th Century, Stevens appeared at No. 27).
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
For example, many engineering, scientific, or mathematical representations are pictorial or abstract.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.
—Paola Ugolini, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
In this photo, Jayson Tatum (right) and Celtics fans erupt after his basket at the buzzer defeated Kyrie Irving (left) and the Nets 115-114.Jim Davis/Globe Staff Jonathan Wiggs received an honorable mention in pictorial in the Boston Press Photographers Association’s 2022 annual contests.
—Kate Armanini, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023
In January 1960 Stevens was Playboy’s Playmate of the Month (she was later featured in Playboy pictorials in 1965 and 1968, and on the magazine’s list of the 100 Sexiest Stars of the 20th Century, Stevens appeared at No. 27).
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictorial
Noun
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Join interactive Pro clinics led by our Pros Carter Worth, Dan Niles, and Dan Ives, with a special edition of Pro Talks with Tom Lee.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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This edition of the World Cup will be the first to include 48 countries, an increase from 32 which have played at each tournament since 1998.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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On the weekends, however, feel free have a little more fun with the look and put on your favorite band T-shirt or graphic tee.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Sotheby's A fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond, rock crystal, and enamel ring.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Then, consider one more: carbs, which in the case of this recipe, come from the rice paper wrappers—one sheet contains 10 grams of ’em.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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Regularly staged behind large Plexiglas sheets that forced the audience to watch reflections of themselves perceiving the show, the plays had mesmerizing ways of generating momentary amnesia in viewers.—
Andrew Lampert,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Special Mother’s Day weekend events feature photographic portrait sessions with the artist and author Anna Marie Tendler and hands-on workshops for making paper flowers.—
Tanya Mohn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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His work has been recognised by major photographic and astronomical bodies, including The World at Night (TWAN), Astronomy Photographer of the Year, Historic Photographer of the Year and PetaPixel, whilst collaborating with photographic brands: Canon, Sigma, Benro, NiSi and Tenba.—
Josh Dury,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Remember, the term ORC is descriptive, not explanatory.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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This new method adds to the more qualitative, descriptive criteria many researchers, including our team, use to make mark identifications.—
Briana Pobiner,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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After surviving the tabloids, the actress opens up about transitioning, visibility, and life as the daughter of Hollywood legends.—
Ava Pauline Emilione,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
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When an awards show snafu results in a rescue from MLB’s most eligible player, Miles, the tabloids explode with speculation.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Photos from student protests showed hundreds of teenagers adopting many of the visual cues used in the pro-democracy demonstrations, like the three-finger salute and yellow rubber ducks.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Hudson did not speak in the commercial but had a key visual presence.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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“Pictorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorial. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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