very picture
Example Sentences
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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
For his part, the colorless Yvan, with his stiff politesse and old-world firm, presents the very picture of a useful patsy.
From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2021
The entree is the very picture of spring, garnished with what looks like orange lace but is in fact a see-through slice of frozen-then-dehydrated carrot cake batter.
From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2021
At the heart of the property sits an elegant white home, the very picture of southern splendour.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2019
She was the very picture of calm, and she glided to the podium as she spoke.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
