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 sedimentary samples contained chemical signatures hidden in thin layers of rock that helped Drabon and her students paint a picture of the tsunamis and other cataclysmic events S2 wrought. —

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024 Here are three wild stories that paint a picture of what to look for. —

Kim Komando, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024 Together, their stories paint a picture of hope, courage and the relentless spirit that keeps them moving forward. —

Clea Shearer, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2024 Nielsen will also help paint a picture of the series’ performance, but those numbers won’t be available for another few weeks. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paint/draw a picture of

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