pic·to·ri·al
pik-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 
1
: of or relating to a painter, a painting, or the painting or drawing of pictures
pictorial perspective
2
a
: of, relating to, or consisting of pictures
pictorial records
b
: illustrated by pictures
pictorial weekly
c
: consisting of or displaying the characteristics of pictographs
d
: suggesting or conveying visual images
pictorial poetry
pictorialness
noun
: a periodical having much pictorial matter
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Examples of pictorial in a Sentence
Adjective
a pictorial record of the trip
that photojournalist is planning to do a primarily pictorial report on the famine in Africa
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Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
These facts in no way diminish our admiration of Siena’s brilliant particularity, especially its unrivaled pictorial lyricism, so vividly captured in this staggering exhibition.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
In this photo, Jayson Tatum (right) and Celtics fans erupt after his basket at the buzzer defeated Kyrie Irving (left) and the Nets 115-114.Jim Davis/Globe Staff Jonathan Wiggs received an honorable mention in pictorial in the Boston Press Photographers Association’s 2022 annual contests.
—Kate Armanini, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Scenic Christmas Plates Find artful (and highly collectible) pictorial holiday plates to star in your dinner theater.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
These facts in no way diminish our admiration of Siena’s brilliant particularity, especially its unrivaled pictorial lyricism, so vividly captured in this staggering exhibition.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
Irina Shayk is the rare model who started in her 20s and transitioned from swimsuit and lingerie modeling to high-fashion pictorials to, nowadays, street style.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
In this photo, Jayson Tatum (right) and Celtics fans erupt after his basket at the buzzer defeated Kyrie Irving (left) and the Nets 115-114.Jim Davis/Globe Staff Jonathan Wiggs received an honorable mention in pictorial in the Boston Press Photographers Association’s 2022 annual contests.
—Kate Armanini, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023
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“Pictorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pictorial. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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