as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
wrote a picturesque tale of their journey across the country
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Recent Examples of picturesque
Made from an old shipping container, this picturesque forest getaway is built directly over a waterfall.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
While in town, visit the quaint, historic square, enjoy a meal, or stroll alongside the picturesque river.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
Located in the small, picturesque town of Kennebunkport, Maine, Sandy Pines Campground is known for its lush forests, luxe glamping sites, and creative guest cottages—but there's a new accommodation on its roster that's generated a lot of buzz recently.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
While in town, visit the quaint, historic square, enjoy a meal, or stroll alongside the picturesque river.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
Located in the small, picturesque town of Kennebunkport, Maine, Sandy Pines Campground is known for its lush forests, luxe glamping sites, and creative guest cottages—but there's a new accommodation on its roster that's generated a lot of buzz recently.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picturesque
Adjective
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Come meet Deborah Smith, a Central Florida artist, who will reveal her perception on the world through her vivid, impressionist paintings.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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My personal histories are stored as vivid timelines of outfits stretching back to first consciousness; well, style consciousness that is.—
Tom Stubbs,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Matt Parrott,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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If democracy’s survival depends on our supply of graphic tees, America’s future is secure.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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An abduction must have occurred, the child must be at risk of serious injury or death and there has to be descriptive information about the child, the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Now there are 2,234 instances, and counting, of the term being used as a descriptive tag on Steam, the PC gaming marketplace.—
Lewis Gordon,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Picturesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picturesque. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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