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as in portrait
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
using only watercolors, she produced a strikingly lifelike picture of her mother
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as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
the actor's latest picture is another thriller
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as in description
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
the newspaper report gives a detailed picture of the current situation in that troubled country
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as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the young teen is the very picture of her mother
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as in thought
something imagined or pictured in the mind
I think I get the picture: you want me to leave
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as in film
pictures plural
the art or business of making a movie
hoping for a career in pictures
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as in to depict
to present a picture of
the famous painting that pictures the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
could easily picture the mining town from the vivid description of it in the author's memoirs
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
pictured the sailing ship in vivid language
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James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
This provides a clear picture of whether the estate can satisfy outstanding obligations and helps determine how creditors should be handled.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
On the mural, Pacho, 24, is pictured next to Messi, who is widely considered the best soccer player of all-time.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Carlos Mendoza’s squad currently sits at 34-43, firmly in last place of the NL East and out of the playoff picture.
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James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
This provides a clear picture of whether the estate can satisfy outstanding obligations and helps determine how creditors should be handled.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Unknown is whether the current Flora Macdonald Johnston is descended from her ferociously patriotic namesake – pictured above is the 1749 Allan Ramsay portrait of the noble Scotswoman that hangs in Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
On the mural, Pacho, 24, is pictured next to Messi, who is widely considered the best soccer player of all-time.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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It was discovered by Amsterdam dealer Jan Six, a direct descendant of his namesake, the subject of a 1654 portrait by the artist, and it has been authenticated by experts Christopher Brown and Ernst van de Wetering.
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The carousel additionally featured a few vintage wedding portraits, presumably of her parents.
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With the 50/50 revenue breakdown between studios and movie theaters, a $250 million movie generally needs to reach $500 million globally to break even.
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Matt Spicer directed the movie, written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
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Police said officers in the area quickly located a person matching the suspect's description, prompting a foot pursuit.
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This story was updated to include a description of Keyser’s final episode.
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The situation has grown bleaker in the last decade and a half as commercial pressures have ramped up and media consolidation and digital shortsightedness have obliterated arts coverage.
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That amount of splitting will surely present those three host nations with similar situations to the one Canada is facing now.
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Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
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Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response.
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Denver’s brass was asked about those comments on Wednesday, and Wallace responded by sharing some thoughts on the team’s internal and external goals.
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And this led me to think about sharing thoughts about the final dance.
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The film received six Oscar nominees, including one for Blyth, and Crawford — who became good friends with Blyth — won best actress for her role.
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The pair posed for photos and watched the film together.
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The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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The statue honors the service and sacrifice of first responders and depicts Rose Conroy, the first woman to serve as chief of a professional municipal fire department in California, House said.
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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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