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as in image
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 replica
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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Recent Examples of picture
Michael Phillips, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
Elsewhere at the Harrigan house, O'Hara is painting a grim picture of the crime family's increasingly delicate situation.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025
Close your eyes and picture your butt, and picture it opening, expanding like a circle.
—Alexander Cheves, Them., 16 May 2025
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Noun
Much of the new picture concerns the retrieval of that plot device.
—Michael Phillips, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
Elsewhere at the Harrigan house, O'Hara is painting a grim picture of the crime family's increasingly delicate situation.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
Investigators determined the bloody bare footprints found at the crime scene, pictured after being dusted with black powder, belonged to the killer because the victim was wearing socks.
—Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025
Close your eyes and picture your butt, and picture it opening, expanding like a circle.
—Alexander Cheves, Them., 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
Noun
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To backtrack: Sepideh Farsi was compelled by the images coming out of Gaza to travel there.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Russia is playing for time, evidently, and amassing forces on the eastern frontline, drone images show, ahead of a likely summer offensive.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The team was documented in a must-see sports movie featuring Brad Pitt, derived from a book by Michael Lewis.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Today, the average date night tends to be a bit more than just dinner and a movie, something that Donald is fully aware of.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Which is encouraging on its face, and can be explained by the description of Bowman’s title assuming confirmation.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Richards senior Sean Cody is a versatile talent who transcends the easiest descriptions.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Other fans even modified Taylor Swift lyrics to fit the situation, showing off their creativity.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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When the season 7 reunion aired a year later, in October 2024, Tyler clarified the situation.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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In a 2021 presentation for the American Musical Instrument Society, Knight introduces replicas of Gray’s devices and gives a demonstration.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2025
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Tom Young, a member of the Lansing Historical Society, led the team of Paul Lamborn, John Craig, and Randy Elliott, who quickly built the replica over a couple of days.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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However, the 2025 study found that people with higher emotional intelligence struggled significantly less with these thoughts than others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Affleck portrayed the Caped Crusader in multiple films, including 2017's Justice League.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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The film, which will release in theaters May 23, will feature Tom Cruise behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Stellantis said.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Visitors are greeted with a diorama depicting children and dinosaurs interacting peacefully in the Garden of Eden.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Banners depicting hometown heroes adorn the streets of Westminster in time for Memorial Day, honoring those who served in the U.S. military, including some who gave their lives.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2025
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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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