paint/draw a picture of
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: to create an idea or understanding of (something or someone) through words, facts, etc.
The author paints a disturbing picture of life in the camp.
These statistics draw a clear picture of how the population is aging.
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The details of Carmen Emmi’s filmmaking career paint a picture of a true Sundance success story — and the film festival has barely just started.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
Use these events to paint a picture of how each team member contributes to your culture and goals.
—Dr. Shekinah "ki" Magee, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
But those stats paint a picture of how Smith worked around Fields’ limitations as a passer and tried to put him in safer situations.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Exhibits full of photos and email exchanges paint a picture of how the district's staffing shortages can lead to unsafe conditions and serious injuries.
—Camille Phillips, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
Use these events to paint a picture of how each team member contributes to your culture and goals.
—Dr. Shekinah "ki" Magee, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
But those stats paint a picture of how Smith worked around Fields’ limitations as a passer and tried to put him in safer situations.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Exhibits full of photos and email exchanges paint a picture of how the district's staffing shortages can lead to unsafe conditions and serious injuries.
—Camille Phillips, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Paint/draw a picture of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paint%2Fdraw%20a%20picture%20of. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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