very picture
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He’s the very picture of the honorable soldier, devoted to his recruits, silently coping with his wartime experiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2021
One morning this summer, during a layover at Miami International Airport, he was the very picture of American business — a friendly-looking, dark-suited, jowly man in his late prime.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2019
A glamour shot of Patrick, the very picture of ’50s chic in a strapless black satin gown and feather boa, sat on O’Meara’s desk, coolly gazing at the book’s progression.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2019
In his well-cut suit, with outstretched hand and beaming smile, Sibusiso Moyo is the very picture of a modern politician.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2018
He turned and left, the very picture of affronted dignity.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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