PICTORIAL Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

pik-ˈtȯr-ē-əl

Definition of pictorial

as in graphic

consisting of or relating to pictures that photojournalist is planning to do a primarily pictorial report on the famine in Africa

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Relevance

as in vivid

producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description she writes a very pictorial kind of poetry, using words the way a painter applies strokes of color

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Recent Examples of pictorial

Adjective

Stripped of any individuating pictorial or textual material, the sign remains recognizable as originating in the streets of Berlin through its figure alone. — Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Was there a pictorial representation of my book that would allow a deep dive view of how its different strands interacted to form a single narrative arc? — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026

Noun

Gibson, then 34, saw the pictorial in a classy, peekaboo way and even had a clothing budget. — Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 By 2010, the magazine was essentially family entertainment compared to the tidal wave of online smut, so a peek-a-boo pictorial of half-naked cybergals didn't seem so risqué. — Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pictorial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictorial

Adjective

As the graphic below shows, Fernandez-Pardo is comfortable running in-behind down the channels and sending in crosses, as well as beating his defender and cutting balls back for team-mates.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The Scotland campaign features chunky cable-knit, jacquard, Fair Isle, graphic intarsia and patchwork knits along with V-neck pullovers and cardigans.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of graphic

Noun

In May, the second edition of México Canta was announced during Sheinbaum’s daily news conference, generating online buzz when famed corrido tumbado singer Junior H vocalized support for the contest — while also lamenting his past musical choices.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Suspicions that the festival was succumbing to fascist influences actually led to the establishment of the Cannes Film Festival as an alternative after the 1938 edition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of edition

Adjective

The exhibition brings together five distinct photographic series created between 1979 and 2008, placing them in dialogue to highlight how Lynch used the lens as a bridge between his filmmaking and visual art practices.

— Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
According to Cuisinart’s recall website, consumers can follow a recall registration process and submit photographic proof of the brush to receive a refund or coupon.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of photographic

Adjective

If a brand values clarity, for example, its system might emphasize concise language, descriptive actions, a strong information hierarchy and a limited number of competing choices.

— Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The National Association of Theatre Owners changed its name last year to Cinema United, which is more aspirational than descriptive, as Aron — a board member — has a tendency to go his own way.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of descriptive

Noun

Technical sheets and certification data The release of ElectroFlex broadens the technical work at SolarWindow, which previously focused on liquid coatings that turn building window glass into power-generating surfaces.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
On large rimmed baking sheet, toss corn and carrots with 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheet

Adjective

In public situations — ref meetings, pitches and podcast studios — there was a visual and verbal swagger that was there for all to see and hear.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Perhaps this saga of planetary conquest is also a sly commentary on Hollywood imperialism, in which even the most far-flung of small-town tales must be overwhelmed by big-name stars in visual-effects drag.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of visual

Noun

Another Oscar winner, Danny Boyle, has adapted James Graham’s Ink, a play about Rupert Murdoch’s 1969 acquisition of British newspaper The Sun, and its transformation into the country’s most influential and outrageous tabloid.

— David Bloom, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Also in 2024, the tabloid The Sun quoted insiders who said that Suri had not seen her father in more than 11 years.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 July 2026