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as in picture
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the girl is growing up to be the perfect image of her mother
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as in illustration
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
a cave with prehistoric images of wild animals
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as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
a sentimental visit to her childhood home to see if it still matched her mental image of the place
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a general who became for many the very image of the stoic warrior
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as in to depict
to present a picture of
in the painting Sacagawea is imaged as an intrepid woman pointing the way for Lewis and Clark
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the brochure images a vacation at the resort in language that makes you want to make a reservation this instant
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as in to picture
to form a mental picture of
anyone who still images the cape's coastline as a scene of unspoiled beauty is in for a rude awakening
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Recent Examples of image
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Smartphone users should also remember to shoot in RAW image format in night mode with their flash turned off.
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Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
Mustering all the courage and strength one would image a survivor of such a crime would need to seek help, Ilana Miller (Tina Ivlev) is on edge.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Noun
View gallery - 8 images Six years in the making, Shanghai Grand Opera House – one of China's most ambitious cultural builds – is opening its doors.
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New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Smartphone users should also remember to shoot in RAW image format in night mode with their flash turned off.
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Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Verb
Another patient, who asked to remain anonymous, reported recent delays in imaging analysis and longer waits to see subspecialists related to breast cancer care.
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Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
Mustering all the courage and strength one would image a survivor of such a crime would need to seek help, Ilana Miller (Tina Ivlev) is on edge.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for image
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For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
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McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop.
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The Yashica Boy version features the brand’s sailor mascot, inspired by classic Japanese illustration and seaside adventure.
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The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
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Aries March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
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March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
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Your question is a manifestation of handwringing, and so, yeah, a lot of people don’t pay attention to it, and that’s okay, and a lot of people do, and that’s better.
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Meta’s compute business is also the latest manifestation of the circular economy in the AI race, like SpaceX’s recent decision to rent out data center space to Anthropic.
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The world drew heavily from the paintings of fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta, who depicted scenes of barbarians and beasts in conflict, of pulp fiction heroes, femme fatales, and fierce warrior women.
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Another star at a similar distance from Earth is Bellatrix, which shines at the left shoulder of the celestial hunter depicted in the constellation Orion.
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Tribes describe the last of three waves of European incursions, nearly 85 years after Serra hung the first Mission bell in San Diego in 1769, as the most brutal.
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Rodríguez described scenes of children hospitalized with amputations and survivors grieving multiple family deaths.
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Or just a phase, as audiences and designers reflect the culture swirling around them?
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Poland, the Baltic states, and Nordic countries have moved fastest, reflecting their proximity to Russia.
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Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.
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Whatever juju, imagined or self-made, permeating throughout the Braves’ roster over the last few weeks was exorcised Wednesday.
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“Image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/image. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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