1
as in depicting
to present a picture of
the famous painting that pictures the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in imagining
to form a mental picture of
could easily picture the mining town from the vivid description of it in the author's memoirs
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words
pictured the sailing ship in vivid language
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in drawing
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface
the next assignment is to picture your own face using colored pencils
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of picturing
At night, Martinez lay awake picturing an agent in the middle of the road raising his gun.
—
Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
The trio created fake Minnesota temporary drivers’ licenses using false names, with each license picturing one of the Thomases, federal prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
For anyone picturing a Foot Locker-like store with kitschy artificial grass rugs and goal posts, think again.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of picturing that exercise as long and gruesome, try breaking it up.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Since the opening, staff have seen cans fly off shelves, faucets left on and guests have taken photos picturing a vague outline of a woman.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But as early as last Thursday, two days after Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti ended Harbaugh’s 18-year run in Baltimore, the coach was already picturing himself in Giants colors.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
As Anna and William’s wedding approaches, the family is already picturing the dance that started it all.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
When picturing their perfect voyage, nearly half (40 percent) of respondents picked the Mediterranean as their top destination.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
The trio created fake Minnesota temporary drivers’ licenses using false names, with each license picturing one of the Thomases, federal prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
For anyone picturing a Foot Locker-like store with kitschy artificial grass rugs and goal posts, think again.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of picturing that exercise as long and gruesome, try breaking it up.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Since the opening, staff have seen cans fly off shelves, faucets left on and guests have taken photos picturing a vague outline of a woman.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But as early as last Thursday, two days after Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti ended Harbaugh’s 18-year run in Baltimore, the coach was already picturing himself in Giants colors.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
As Anna and William’s wedding approaches, the family is already picturing the dance that started it all.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
When picturing their perfect voyage, nearly half (40 percent) of respondents picked the Mediterranean as their top destination.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picturing
Verb
-
Even dramas depicting the city as an inferno of crime and decay added to its legend.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
-
The movie, like the novel, unfolds in two parts, following the events leading up to the murder, including Meursault’s relationship with Marie (Rebecca Marder) and friendship with Raymond (Pierre Lottin) and then depicting Meursault’s questioning and trial.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Looking at a neck and imagining the scales and seeing the notes that work on the neck is more of an intellectual exercise.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
-
The robot’s not imagining, thinking, and planning the way traditional robotics with hand coding used to do.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Readers praised the baked goods and coffee at this North Center spot, with one reader describing it as an approachable and welcoming all-day spot.—
Kayla Samoy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
-
South Korean officials responded by describing Kim’s statement as meaningful progress in relations.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In a statement, the Stop Aurora Pit Bull Ban Team, a group that advocated for repealing the city's breed-specific ban, urged caution in drawing conclusions about the incident.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
-
When Wolfgang overdoses on laudanum, however, Anna Marie performed disguised as Wolfgang donning a dramatic red costume and face paint, captivating the court and drawing the envy of Mozart’s greatest rival, Antonio Salieri.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Laina Morris, for instance, has tried to move on from the image of her grinning, bug-eyed face that became a popular meme portraying her as an overly protective and clingy girlfriend.—
Ben Pettis,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
But reflection on those few hours of celebration — that wild scramble to enjoy the moment, yet hurry to get everyone ready to go home — left the Dodgers envisioning one of the few things this contemporary dynasty has yet to accomplish.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
-
McArn advocated for the contract by saying repeatedly that the district needed help helping itself — envisioning a partnership between the consultants and central office staff to better understand the problem and start implementing solutions.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Start sketching out something to look forward to then.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Super Nintendo does a good job sketching out the corporate culture that leads to such demands.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
That means residents are seeing larger chunks of their paychecks going to utilities compared to people in other places.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Sponsors began seeing themselves out on Monday, and the entire festival was quickly canceled after news of Ye’s ban broke on Tuesday.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Picturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picturing. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
