picturing

[pik-cher-ing] / ˈpɪk tʃər ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

representing

Synonyms

STRONG

characterizing defining delineating depicting describing exhibiting illustrating interpreting mirroring personifying portraying presenting reporting reproducing revealing showing symbolizing

Antonyms

WEAK

distorting misrepresentation misrepresenting

Example Sentences

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Stop picturing a standard vending machine with rotating coils and falling snacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

They’re picturing the holidays: the turkey, the guests, and the all-important dining table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

You may be picturing something enchantingly weird, like the "Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special."

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

“I don’t know why, but I was picturing something small.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

Liyana had a stomachache when they learned it so she kept picturing the inside of her stomach coated with silver.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye