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
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Space-age music blared night-club-loud as pictures of birds, plants, and flowers cascaded down the walls.
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Max Norman,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Like Roberto, many Venezuelans are receiving or posting messages and pictures of relatives and friends of all ages and genders missing in La Guaira.
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Gustavo Ocando Alex,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The father of two teens of his own did just that, instructing Buchanan to call 911 and Slowey to take pictures.
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Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The prime requisites for good pictures were clear visibility and sufficient altitude.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
She's been a professional photographer for 12 years, but says she's been taking pictures her whole life, starting at a young age.
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Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Area law enforcement officials have previously released pictures of him.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
But some users find clever ways to sidestep those controls, by disguising sensitive requests as role-playing games, poems or pictures, with many swapping tips and ideas online.
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Kevin Schaul,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
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Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.
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Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
Tuffin will produce the Inspector Brant pictures through Strong Island.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
The approach to the childhood flashbacks came from how Springsteen pictures his past.
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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.
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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.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Later pictures showed the structure being towed within the lagoon.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Space-age music blared night-club-loud as pictures of birds, plants, and flowers cascaded down the walls.
—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Like Roberto, many Venezuelans are receiving or posting messages and pictures of relatives and friends of all ages and genders missing in La Guaira.
—
Gustavo Ocando Alex,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The father of two teens of his own did just that, instructing Buchanan to call 911 and Slowey to take pictures.
—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The prime requisites for good pictures were clear visibility and sufficient altitude.
—
Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
She's been a professional photographer for 12 years, but says she's been taking pictures her whole life, starting at a young age.
—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Area law enforcement officials have previously released pictures of him.
—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
But some users find clever ways to sidestep those controls, by disguising sensitive requests as role-playing games, poems or pictures, with many swapping tips and ideas online.
—
Kevin Schaul,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
Verb
The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
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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
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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Aside from the fictional King Kong, who first appeared in a 1933 film atop the skyscraper, others in real life legally — and illegally — climbed the famous skyscraper.
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Now, a new crop of leaders has emerged, reflecting Silicon Valley’s vast influence over the film and and TV business, which has been upended by streaming and, now, artificial intelligence.
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The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell ringing, with the bell's crack visible.
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Of particular interest is Stele 1, which depicts a decapitation scene, as well as a calendrical sign with the date 5 Ajaw (849 CE).
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Surprisingly, this is not entirely where the film is going; a little before the halfway mark, the Minions mess up yet again (leaving a vacuum, one imagines, the Three Stooges will soon fill).
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Bateman acknowledged that bringing a fan-favorite novel to life comes with high expectations, since every reader imagines the characters differently.
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The 3,200-square-foot residence at 10825 Lola Montez Road in Soda Springs, about 90 minutes from Sacramento via Interstate 80, includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms, but the listing describes it more like a private Sierra camp than a conventional home.
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In Apple in China, the Financial Times reporter Patrick McGee describes how the US firm’s advanced manufacturing supply chain birthed China’s world-beating consumer electronics sector.
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The filing sketches out an unusually lean operation.
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The report by Skyscanner, a free global search engine for travel, sketches out a dynamic that bodes well for merchants and cities hoping for an economic boost similar to other major events that have taken place in recent months.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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Released by Angel Studios for the Fourth of July, the movie is intended as a bit of likably square, neo-traditional, right-wing-adjacent counterprogramming.
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Michael is a 2026 biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, in which Jackson portrays his uncle, Michael Jackson.
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Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s real-life nephew, portrays Michael Jackson in his acting debut, with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as parents, Joe and Katherine.
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And while the device shoots only low-resolution, B&W still images, when combined with audio-capture and Bluetooth connection to the internet for third-party facial recognition, the threat to privacy is obvious and massive.
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And Israel has also imposed strict rules about what images citizens and journalists can and can't post online.
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“Pictures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictures. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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