as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
wrote a picturesque tale of their journey across the country
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Recent Examples of picturesque
He’s been photographed in a variety of glamorous locations, from the picturesque Lake Garda in Northern Italy to the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
To show exactly how a startup transitions to a mass-market automaker, Rivian hosted a picturesque media event in Utah that included both on and off-road driving in the Launch Edition that stickers for just under $60,000 (including destination).
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
There’s also a rooftop deck ideal for taking in the picturesque scenery, plus a spacious motor court and a three-car garage.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Abrams Falls Trail Part of Cades Cove, this picturesque waterfall trail is a popular choice for adventurers looking for a moderate hike with a rewarding view at the end.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
To show exactly how a startup transitions to a mass-market automaker, Rivian hosted a picturesque media event in Utah that included both on and off-road driving in the Launch Edition that stickers for just under $60,000 (including destination).
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
There’s also a rooftop deck ideal for taking in the picturesque scenery, plus a spacious motor court and a three-car garage.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Abrams Falls Trail Part of Cades Cove, this picturesque waterfall trail is a popular choice for adventurers looking for a moderate hike with a rewarding view at the end.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picturesque
Adjective
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Visit Fort Mackinac for costumed reenactments that bring the frontier military days to vivid life.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Northern Lights illuminate the night sky with vivid purple and green hues above a distant cityscape following a strong solar storm coinciding with the spring equinox in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, on March 20, 2026.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The movie is written by Heartstopper creator, executive producer and graphic novelist Alice Oseman.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The rest of the multihyphenate artist’s look included gray wool trousers, a graphic T-shirt and a burgundy leather jacket with a significant foldover element.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Statements tend to be axiomatic rather than descriptive of particular individuals.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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Kareem Dale, Obama’s special assistant for disability policy during his tenure, will narrate the audio descriptive tour for the center.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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“Picturesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picturesque. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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