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Definitions

the picture

NOUN
account
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detail explanation history narrative report story tale version
STRONG
ABCs bulletin chronicle make narration recital score tab take
WEAK
annal blow-by-blow lowdown play by play run down the whole picture
NOUN
rationalization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
justification rationale
STRONG
ABCs bulletin chronicle detail explanation history make narration narrative reason recital report score story tab take tale version
WEAK
annal blow-by-blow lowdown play by play rundown the whole picture

Example Sentences

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Unified was in control the picture was worse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Gold’s slump has followed Friday’s better-than-expected May U.S. employment report, which reinforced the picture of a resilient economy that didn’t need interest-rate cuts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

For older adults, however, the picture is more complicated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Now the third best-selling sports photograph of all time, he says the picture "changed my life".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Alice didn’t get any applause for this either, but she carried the picture around anyway, and showed it to anyone who would hold still.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

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