Synonyms

picturing

American

[pik-cher-ing] / ˈpɪk tʃər ɪŋ /

noun

the process of forming, describing, or evoking a picture or visual image of something.

adjective

having the function of forming, describing, or evoking a picture or visual image of something.

Example Sentences

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But picturing your future self—and mentally “traveling back” to who you are now—has been shown to increase savings behavior, according to a 2024 study published in the Journal of Consumer Research.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

She was wearing her favorite T-shirt, picturing Rosie the Riveter and the text “Nevertheless, she persisted.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

The artist who created his new portrait said he toyed with the idea of picturing the actor without his famous facial hair.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

I was picturing our beloved Grandma Caye in heaven, looking around and feeling peaceful in the presence of God, but still missing her family.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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