imagery

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/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/

noun 5

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

powerful, resonant, telling, vivid

The film's powerful imagery of the abandoned city stayed with viewers long after they left the cinema.

slick

The advertisement used slick imagery to make the product look more glamorous than it really was.

popular

The film director used popular imagery of superheroes to appeal to younger audiences.

visual

mental

When you close your eyes, you can create vivid mental imagery of places you've visited.

religious, sexual

VERB + IMAGERY

draw on, use

Definitions

noun

The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects.

Imitation work.

Images in general, or en masse.

Unreal show; imitation; appearance.

The work of the imagination or fancy; false ideas; imaginary phantasms.

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Synonyms

noun — the ability to form mental images of things or events

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Italian film director Federico Fellini was known to have used imagery from his dreams as inspiration for scenes in some of his films.

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The careful use of evocative imagery is an important part of building a successful advertising campaign.

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Satellite imagery is being used in an effort to narrow down the area in the Indian Ocean where floating debris has been observed.

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Govind's company creates computer-generated imagery for blockbuster films.

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The space telescope's iconic imagery has redefined our view of the universe and our place in time and space.

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The effect of the Web and our portable devices is that we see too much imagery. Some people no longer use their "mind's eye."

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, imagery is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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