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
Set in the picturesque landscapes of southern France, the sequel watches as a young woman’s chilling fascination with murder and identity theft sends her life into a whirlwind of chaos.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2025
In addition to spiritually healing through prayer, worship, time at the spas, and meditation, Henson also leaned into her adventurous side by trying fun activities, such as a ‘swing dress’ shoot set in a picturesque valley, which completely challenged her fear of heights.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
Offering picturesque views, the surrounding lawn, gardens, and arbors can also accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings, concerts, and corporate retreats.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Beautiful beaches, palm trees and picturesque homes — that were impossible to see behind a thick haze.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 1 May 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2025
In addition to spiritually healing through prayer, worship, time at the spas, and meditation, Henson also leaned into her adventurous side by trying fun activities, such as a ‘swing dress’ shoot set in a picturesque valley, which completely challenged her fear of heights.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
Offering picturesque views, the surrounding lawn, gardens, and arbors can also accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings, concerts, and corporate retreats.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Beautiful beaches, palm trees and picturesque homes — that were impossible to see behind a thick haze.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picturesque
Adjective
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Photo : Sotheby's A fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond, rock crystal, and enamel ring.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The agreement will create $5 billion worth of new market access and $6 billion in additional revenue for the U.S., according to a graphic Trump posted on his Truth Social account.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2025
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This is just descriptive data taken from a small number of schools.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Lee said features like descriptive search, image search—which is driving two-times higher conversion and making users four-times more likely to purchase—and style chat empower customers to effortlessly find styles by describing them, uploading inspirational images, or even creating full outfits.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
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“Picturesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picturesque. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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