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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
Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
In that picture is my good friend Charlie Pellegrino, and a painting Yamaguchi gifted me.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
He was also pictured with the look in his GQ summer issue cover that was released at the end of May.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Noun
Inside, the walls are lined with historical memorabilia and pictures, including a portrait of Aunt Kate, who continues to watch over this riverside enterprise with pride.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
In that picture is my good friend Charlie Pellegrino, and a painting Yamaguchi gifted me.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Verb
This particular pick is available in dark mineral and walnut (pictured), both of which have a gorgeous faux marble inlay.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
He was also pictured with the look in his GQ summer issue cover that was released at the end of May.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture
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Fordow, Iran's underground nuclear enrichment site, was pictured in satellite images showing from a bird's-eye view that the strike had obliterated some structures at the site.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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This infographic with satellite image from Planet Labs PBC from March 19, 2025, showing the Fordow nuclear site, in Iran.—
Carlo Versano
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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However, there was a little movie magic going on there, so don't feel too bad if you were fooled.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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What is the schedule for Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2025? While the Hallmark Channel is airing beloved Christmas movie favorites all month long, the network is also premiering its four-movie franchise Unwrapping Christmas.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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When expectations need updating Fast-moving businesses often outgrow old job descriptions.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Life-size cutouts of them accompany descriptions and artifacts from their lives.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The lawyer said Gardner reacted at the hospital like someone going through a difficult situation.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Its rebirth began as a digital model in The Golf Club video game and was brought to life in the sandy soil of central Wisconsin—now a near-exact replica.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In collaboration with The Intel Lab, Orion Intel created a 3D replica of the plant.—
Jeff Goertzen,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Hernandez admits Medicaid cuts could give people here second thoughts.—
John Daley,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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Turn thoughts into words: Advanced software figures out what the user wants to say or do and translates it into speech, text or digital commands.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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His answer is both thoughtful and humble, and perhaps perfectly fitting for a seasoned actor who’s taken on countless roles in Korean film and TV over the past 32 years.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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On Tuesday, June 24, the General Hospital actor’s film premiered at the Dances with Films Los Angeles festival at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Like at the Ssangyong factory, Gi-hun and his co-workers went on strike, which resulted in a violent clash with the police — a scene briefly depicted in episode 5 of Squid Game's first season.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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The industry has come so far from what’s depicted in the show.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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