picture show
AmericanEtymology
Origin of picture show
First recorded in 1865–70, in sense “exhibition of pictures” and in 1910–15 for current senses
Example Sentences
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One picture shows the former president swimming in a pool, and another shows him lying on his back with his hands behind his head in what appears to be a hot tub.
From BBC
"This picture shows how much light you gave to all of us. You were a special part of my life and afterlife."
From BBC
The picture shows a blue sky, the trees full and green.
From Literature
But the bigger picture shows that housing costs continue to improve, with forecasters expecting a pickup in sales in 2026.
From Barron's
But the bigger picture shows that housing costs continue to improve, with forecasters expecting a pickup in sales in 2026.
From Barron's
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