imaging 1 of 2

noun

Definition of imagingnext
as in visualization

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verb

present participle of image
1
as in depicting
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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2
as in describing
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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3
as in reflecting
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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4
as in imagining
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 imaging
Noun
The equipment in the classroom is also outdated and no longer reaches performance capabilities necessary for modern digital art, web design and 2D and 3D imaging, officials said. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The school has specialists in fields including anesthesiology, cardiology, zoological medicine, oncology, internal medicine, surgery, pathology and diagnostic imaging. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Simultaneously, an Irish Air Corps C-295 aircraft will perform a similar flight, with scientists on board from the European Space Agency and Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies imaging the sun’s corona using a spare part an ESA space mission. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The man was considered at risk for an aortic dissection, based on imaging studies, and was warned against lifting weights. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for imaging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaging
  1. visualization
  2. depicting
  3. describing
  4. reflecting
  5. imagining
  6. fiction
  7. portraying
  8. rendering
Noun
  • National Geographic says the project combines eyewitness testimony with data visualization tools to create an immersive storytelling experience centered on loss, resilience, survival and hope.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • There are 3 screens, which can be set to show your route, a visualization of what the car sees, or music and climate controls.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of visualization
Verb
  • The Rodríguez government has since largely stopped publicly addressing Maduro’s status, while some murals depicting him in Caracas have been painted over in recent months.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Together, Taro and Capa blaze a trail in war reporting, documenting the Spanish Civil War with photographs depicting the ordinary the men and women who are fighting, the latter inspiring Taro to adopt the blue jumpsuit that became her signature.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of depicting
Verb
  • OpenAI's investigation, released this week, went considerably further, describing agents that found unauthorized ways to communicate, collaborate and delegate work while attempting to accomplish their objectives.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The company says its technology is being developed to produce both electricity and high-temperature industrial heat, with its website describing temperatures of up to about 2012°F (1,100°C).
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of describing
Verb
  • Her hair was styled in intricate cornrows — Iverson’s signature style during the late 1990s into the 2000s — paired with a red and black headband, reflecting Iverson’s team, the Philadelphia 76ers.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The tableware was also developed in collaboration with Ginori 1735 with an exclusive variation of the Diva collection created specifically for the restaurant, reflecting the terracotta hue that is one of the main colors.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of reflecting
Verb
  • Companies are imagining what AI might make possible, and making moves before fully understanding how to get there.
    — Maria Colacurcio, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • What is sort of funny is imagining how immersion in the city’s cultural scene fits into Vanderbilt’s broader ambitions.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of imagining
Noun
  • Sanft argued his client’s account was pure fiction, and that investigators failed to quickly and vigorously corroborate it for a reason.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • One of the fears concerning AI in fiction filmmaking is that the medium of cinema could lose the value of the empathic connection people have with other humans.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of fiction
Verb
  • That more or less happened this week, with dozens of Fox News segments about Piker, portraying him as a left-wing kingmaker and the id of the socialist movement.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fallout continued Thursday for content creator and apparel brand Good Good Golf over an ad that was supposed to promote a new Callaway driver but ended up being criticized for portraying violence against women.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of portraying
Verb
  • But the force of the flooding could mean mud may be caked over such exits, rendering rescue plans difficult, Horney said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The software offered to fix it, rendering a version with the left side lifted and overlaying the before and after so the subject could watch his own jawline move.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Imaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaging. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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