be the very picture of

VERB

resemble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feature mirror parallel simulate

STRONG

approximate coincide double duplicate echo favor follow match relate

WEAK

appear like be similar to bear resemblance to bring to mind come close to come near correspond to have earmarks of have signs of pass for remind one of seem like smack of sound like take after

Antonyms

WEAK

contradict contrast deviate differ disagree

Example Sentences

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You turn round and cast suspicious glances towards a hedge, where wild flowers are growing and that you thought to be the very picture of sylvan solitude, and you see several figures dodging behind it.

From Sidelights on Chinese Life by Macgowan, J. (John)

Mrs Wititterly was declared, upon the testimony of two veracious and competent witnesses, to be the very picture of a countess!

From Nicholas Nickleby by Dickens, Charles

be the very picture of

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