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imaging

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verb

present participle of image
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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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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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Recent Examples of imaging
Noun
Diagnosis typically involves brain imaging (MRI or CT scans), clinical assessments, and a spinal fluid tap test to see if temporary fluid removal improves symptoms. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 The rheumatologist orders bloodwork, X-rays, and other imaging tests such as a bone scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. Health, 20 May 2025 Xiaomi has launched other types of semiconductors such as those for better management or imaging, but the Xring O1 would mark the company’s return to a fundamental smartphone component. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 19 May 2025 Elissa was scheduled for more imaging tests in late August to see whether the tumors responded to the new therapy. Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for imaging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaging
Noun
  • Gaming revenue grew 42% to $3.8 billion, automotive and robotics surged 72% to $567 million, and professional visualization rose 19% to $509 million.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 29 May 2025
  • Like a meditation instructor, the voice gives different instructions about breathing and visualization, depending on the user.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • It is further brought to life on the Hulu adaptation of the same name, depicting a barren, stifling land of muted colors and brutal conditions.
    Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Several of these texts mentioned anointing statues of Greek and Roman deities—including one depicting Artemis, the Greek goddess of wild animals, in Sicily.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • While that excitement still defines the event, the phrase may work better today describing the frenzy of fans trying to get to the actual games.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • But that’s too pat a way of describing something so slippery and alive.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
  • These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • There are two ways of imagining the future of DNA data storage.
    Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
  • People in different countries rank their happiness by imagining a ladder with 10 steps.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The title is a reference to Samuel Beckett’s classic play about a pair of drifters stuck waiting for a visitor who never shows, while his blend of fact and fiction takes a page from Gonzo classics like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
  • Is that fact or fiction? North Texas has seen its fair share of rain over the month, including a stormy Memorial Day with 2.15 inches recorded at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • Farrar, portraying the observant and multilingual Demetrius, spoke about the invaluable experience of watching Davis and Anderson work.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Grande has been open about the emotional journey of portraying Glinda, which had been her dream role throughout her career.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This means that the color rendering under a light source should be as natural as possible compared to daylight.
    Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Some celebrities have been accused of operating pump-and-dump schemes with their coins, using their social media following to artificially inflate the value of these coins before cashing in their large holdings and rendering the coins worthless.
    Ben Dandridge-Lemco, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024

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“Imaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaging. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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