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as in depicted
to present a picture of
in the painting Sacagawea is imaged as an intrepid woman pointing the way for Lewis and Clark
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as in described
to give a representation or account of in words
the brochure images a vacation at the resort in language that makes you want to make a reservation this instant
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as in reflected
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would
the burnished chrome fixtures imaged the jewelry store's glittery merchandise
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as in imagined
to form a mental picture of
anyone who still images the cape's coastline as a scene of unspoiled beauty is in for a rude awakening
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Recent Examples of imaged
The effectiveness of the coronagraph will determine just how close to the star an object can be imaged.
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John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The mirrorless camera was used to snap bracketed exposures — where the same scene is imaged with a variety of exposure durations — while the smart telescope was tasked with capturing RAW footage of the eclipse.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Among them, a European Space Agency orbiter bound for Jupiter spotted and imaged 3I/ATLAS toward the end of 2025.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The researchers imaged them once a minute, much faster than scientists ever had before, starting at the stage just before the zygotes would normally adhere to the womb wall.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
However, since they are used in such small amounts, they cannot be imaged inside these structures.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The Sun will not look like this nebula, nor like any of the preplanetary nebulae that have been discovered and imaged.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
The bottoms are among my favorites ever, thanks to (real or imaged) built in shaping.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
From 2013 to 2019, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) team repeatedly imaged a large section of Earth’s southern sky to collect the positions, colours and shapes of around 150 million galaxies.
—Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2026
John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The mirrorless camera was used to snap bracketed exposures — where the same scene is imaged with a variety of exposure durations — while the smart telescope was tasked with capturing RAW footage of the eclipse.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Among them, a European Space Agency orbiter bound for Jupiter spotted and imaged 3I/ATLAS toward the end of 2025.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The researchers imaged them once a minute, much faster than scientists ever had before, starting at the stage just before the zygotes would normally adhere to the womb wall.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
However, since they are used in such small amounts, they cannot be imaged inside these structures.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The Sun will not look like this nebula, nor like any of the preplanetary nebulae that have been discovered and imaged.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
The bottoms are among my favorites ever, thanks to (real or imaged) built in shaping.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
From 2013 to 2019, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) team repeatedly imaged a large section of Earth’s southern sky to collect the positions, colours and shapes of around 150 million galaxies.
—Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaged
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However, one past accuser had previously reached a settlement with the estate that guaranteed he could never be depicted in future commercial projects.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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Previous versions of the script depicted the case against the singer as being a shakedown, according to The New York Times.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Angels shortstop Zach Neto did precisely what Cora described.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Evelyn, a migrant from the Philippines who slept in the bus station with her children during the war, described how, in an industry as intimate as caregiving, working with elderly people who struggle to make it to a shelter, workers can feel pressured to stay in the building during an attack.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The decision reflected a common pattern in China's technology sector, where startups establish offshore corporate structures to access global capital and reassure foreign investors, and sometimes soften regulatory scrutiny while maintaining engineering talent and intellectual ties to the mainland.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Karres’ lasting influence is reflected in the tributes and memories people have posted online over the past few days as word of his death spread.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those acts were as bad as, if not worse than, anything that can be described or imagined.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Who hasn’t imagined stepping out in bold florals, a feathery fascinator or oversized hat, and a mint julep in hand?—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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All four of the Jewish characters in the play are portrayed by Jewish actors.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Michael Jackson’s former manager, John Branca, who also serves as co-executive producer, is laughably portrayed as the film’s white savior.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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As originally envisioned, the historical action epic Desert Warrior would be a film of groundbreaking firsts.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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That includes the 49ers, who walked away with a set of three draft picks Friday that no one envisioned.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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Above, the cheerful pair are pictured upon arrival at Parliament Hill for a Canada Day celebration on July 1.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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An earlier cut of the film did end in 1993 and addressed the allegations, but that ending had to be scrapped due to a clause in a legal settlement with an accuser that stipulated he could never be pictured or mentioned in a dramatization of Jackson’s life.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Imaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaged. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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