as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
visualized herself executing a perfect dive
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Recent Examples of visualize
Over the past several weeks, Willard shared videos to help Senga visualize.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Most Olympic skiers replay courses in their minds before every run, closing their eyes to visualize every turn, jump and dip before competition.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The firm uses sketches, renderings, and 3D-modeling software to visualize and perfect every aspect of the design and to ensure smooth communication with architects, contractors, and artisans.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
To help with visualizing a standard pour of wine, five ounces is a little more than a 1/2 cup of liquid.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Most Olympic skiers replay courses in their minds before every run, closing their eyes to visualize every turn, jump and dip before competition.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The firm uses sketches, renderings, and 3D-modeling software to visualize and perfect every aspect of the design and to ensure smooth communication with architects, contractors, and artisans.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
To help with visualizing a standard pour of wine, five ounces is a little more than a 1/2 cup of liquid.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visualize
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This was the right choice—the drama of the sandy shore, contrasted by the vivid blue-green of the sea, is too harmonious a pairing to imagine interrupting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The aesthetic was likely imagined and brought to life by Oakley-Green herself, as her stylist Karen Clarkson has yet to credit the hair artist on her glam team.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This is not the America our founding fathers envisioned — not one where journalists face arrest for covering protests and holding power accountable.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Beyond serving as a private residence, Gee envisions the mansion as a hub for innovation where his robotics team from around the world can collaborate and build in Detroit.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Visits to the shrine are seen by Japan's neighbors as evidence of a lack of remorse for Japan's wartime past.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Links can be seen between the popularity of K-beauty – a sector estimated by research firm Mintel to be worth more than $90 billion – and the rise of Korean culture internationally.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fashion pro pictured here went with an all-gray corporate-chic ensemble, which includes a business casual midiskirt with a sheer hemline, a trusty white tee, and a long cardigan.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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Befen Genuine Leather Tote Bag This genuine leather tote bag from Amazon is a great, affordable alternative to the $798 Cuyana Mila Satchel Stewart is pictured with.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Visualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visualize. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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