as in film
the art or business of making a movie
hoping for a career in pictures
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as in depicts
to present a picture of
the famous painting that pictures the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence
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as in imagines
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 describes
to give a representation or account of in words
pictured the sailing ship in vivid language
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Recent Examples of pictures
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Vakoch said that among the early proponents of displaying pictures to communicate with extraterrestrials was the illustrious mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The original pictures from Page 6 were taken at a resort in Arizona late last month, while the most recent photos, published Thursday, are from a New York City bar six years ago.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
In pictures exclusively obtained by the New York Post, Vrabel and Russini were spotted together inside a bar in the early hours of March 11, 2020.
—Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
However, only 16 players will be in Pittsburgh taking pictures with Goodell on stage on draft night.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
One former student says Dodge first experienced an AI backlash last year, when the college enhanced pictures of the campus using AI, rather than turning to the animation students in its lecture halls.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
The post, which had a few snaps of the mother-daughter pair, also included some solo pictures of Bindi and Powell, who are celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Your souvenirs deserve pictures, too.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.
—Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
The post pictures a reflection of Spears wearing a short, white dress covered in tiny black polka dots.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Tuffin will produce the Inspector Brant pictures through Strong Island.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The approach to the childhood flashbacks came from how Springsteen pictures his past.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Only the last photo during the end credits pictures the fiery aftermath of Hutch’s ultimate battle with Ladeena.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Vakoch said that among the early proponents of displaying pictures to communicate with extraterrestrials was the illustrious mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The original pictures from Page 6 were taken at a resort in Arizona late last month, while the most recent photos, published Thursday, are from a New York City bar six years ago.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
In pictures exclusively obtained by the New York Post, Vrabel and Russini were spotted together inside a bar in the early hours of March 11, 2020.
—Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
However, only 16 players will be in Pittsburgh taking pictures with Goodell on stage on draft night.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
One former student says Dodge first experienced an AI backlash last year, when the college enhanced pictures of the campus using AI, rather than turning to the animation students in its lecture halls.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
The post, which had a few snaps of the mother-daughter pair, also included some solo pictures of Bindi and Powell, who are celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Your souvenirs deserve pictures, too.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.
—Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
The post pictures a reflection of Spears wearing a short, white dress covered in tiny black polka dots.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Tuffin will produce the Inspector Brant pictures through Strong Island.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The approach to the childhood flashbacks came from how Springsteen pictures his past.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Only the last photo during the end credits pictures the fiery aftermath of Hutch’s ultimate battle with Ladeena.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictures
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His portrayal of Scottish Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson is a truly stunning turn, but ironically, the events of that evening also proved why the film is so necessary right now.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now the film ends during the Bad tour in 1988.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One, largely blurred, depicts officers rendering aid to Mays.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The most disturbing tableau depicts Cassie as a baby, sucking on a pacifier and spreading her legs.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Unsettlingly directed by Donald Cammell, this adaptation of Dean Koontz’s 1973 novel of the same name imagines a smart home years before Nest, Ring, Roomba, and other devices become commonplace.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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In his first feature, Kiluanji Kia Henda imagines the return of Marxism to Angola through public debate, urban interventions and personal stories.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The owner of concert promoter Brew Ha Ha Productions describes himself as a libertarian-leaning conservative who built his career in San Juan Capistrano.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rostec describes the jet as a record-holder in enemy aircraft interceptions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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All of this is to amp up our sympathy for these men and our certainty that Carol killed Floyd, until the season finale finally sketches her out, albeit thinly.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Word of the potential deals arrives on the heels of a new report that sketches out a significant improvement for the office market in the South Bay.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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For many years, Libby Gelman-Waxner, then an assistant buyer in juniors’ activewear, moonlighted for Premiere magazine and Entertainment Weekly as the world’s most beloved and irresponsible movie critic.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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On the same day as the New York movie premiere, Hathaway was also named PEOPLE's World's Most Beautiful for 2026.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Hunter Schafer portrays Rue’s former girlfriend Jules in Euphoria, but in real life, the actress and model is single.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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On the other side of Lexington Green, Mike Graves also portrays a Revolutionary War figure, albeit one wearing red.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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And Israel has also imposed strict rules about what images citizens and journalists can and can't post online.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Utilizing techniques adapted from filmmaking and aesthetics that put a surreal spin on Old Hollywood glamour, Alex Prager’s work blends still images and moving ones.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pictures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictures. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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