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as in envisions
to form a mental picture of
she was determined to have the wedding that she had always imagined
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
I imagine that's true, but you still have to prove it
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as in assumes
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I imagine things will change rapidly once we begin
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Recent Examples of imagines
Unsettlingly directed by Donald Cammell, this adaptation of Dean Koontz’s 1973 novel of the same name imagines a smart home years before Nest, Ring, Roomba, and other devices become commonplace.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
In his first feature, Kiluanji Kia Henda imagines the return of Marxism to Angola through public debate, urban interventions and personal stories.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
No one imagines me in that role.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Bret Easton Ellis’s hallucinatory satire of the 1990s fashion world imagines celebrity culture metastasizing into something far darker.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Aquarius Neptune in Aquarius imagines the future.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Weed imagines the home’s spirit as a 19th-century woman in a long dress—and not a particularly happy one.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Given the remarkable radiation tolerance displayed by the molds discovered at Chernobyl, fungi might also provide radiation shielding — Maurer imagines growing thin layers of them inside the inflated buildings to shield the astronauts living within.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Though the world imagines this Riviera village as a non-stop hedonistic playground for the wealthy, the enduring myth of Bardot-era glamour has little to do with the daily life of its roughly 4,000 permanent residents.
—Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
In his first feature, Kiluanji Kia Henda imagines the return of Marxism to Angola through public debate, urban interventions and personal stories.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
No one imagines me in that role.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Bret Easton Ellis’s hallucinatory satire of the 1990s fashion world imagines celebrity culture metastasizing into something far darker.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Aquarius Neptune in Aquarius imagines the future.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Weed imagines the home’s spirit as a 19th-century woman in a long dress—and not a particularly happy one.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Given the remarkable radiation tolerance displayed by the molds discovered at Chernobyl, fungi might also provide radiation shielding — Maurer imagines growing thin layers of them inside the inflated buildings to shield the astronauts living within.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Though the world imagines this Riviera village as a non-stop hedonistic playground for the wealthy, the enduring myth of Bardot-era glamour has little to do with the daily life of its roughly 4,000 permanent residents.
—Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagines
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The broader strategy envisions widespread robotic integration across grid operations, with increasing autonomy over the coming years, positioning the sector as a major testbed for large-scale, real-world AI adoption, reports Robo Horizon.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Healthcare Looking to the future, Goldsmith envisions himself as a thought leader in healthcare, a voice pushing for industry improvements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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One thinks of the citizens of Buffy’s Sunnydale, blithely going about their business, not moving away despite being located on a Hellmouth.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, thinks the Fed should formally change its policy stance.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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When a single photon is sent through the wall, classical physics assumes that the photon will travel through either of the slits and reach the other side.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the news discovery phase, the agenda-building theory assumes that issues arise in an interplay between media, politics, and society.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hitting theaters nearly 20 years after the first movie’s premiere, The Devil Wears Prada sequel sees original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles in the cult favorite film.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And given the current state of the American whiskey industry, and global spirits overall, the Woodford team believes that a partnership like this helps spread the word about the bourbon, attracts consumers, and has made the Kentucky Derby a bucket list destination for people around the globe.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Seitz guesses this is what drew Audree in.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who guesses the date the snow pile will be fully melted can win a $20 Freedom card, good for a few train rides.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Isaac prays to God on her behalf, God answers the prayer, and Rebekah conceives.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sparkd conceives personalized workout programs at the gym based on markers, including balancing and motor skills, and dual-task performance.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The analysis ranks each of the city’s 37 library branches and 56 recreation centers based on what the report considers its importance to the nearby community and uses those rankings to provide the City Council with possible scenarios.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The report also considers which shades best complement the drapey, lightweight fabrications gaining traction in the market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Imagines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagines. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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