Synonyms for
Image
Definition
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art
Synonyms & similar words
epitome
ikon
range
picture
visualize
figure
icon
double
figureofspeech
fancy
visualise
simulacrum
prototype
rangeofafunction
project
trope
persona
lookalike
see
effigy
mentalimage
paradigm
envision
picture
photo
photograph
snapshot
portrait
drawing
sketch
painting
illustration
representation
icon
symbol
emblem
figure
statue
sculpture
carving
engraving
etching
print
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- mental image
- clear image
- vivid image
- digital image
- image search
- image processing
- image file
- company image
Word family
Usage note
While 'image' can refer to a mental picture, it is most commonly used to describe a visual representation, such as a photograph or drawing. Be mindful of context when using it metaphorically, as in 'company image'.
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Example sentences
- She looked at the image of herself in the mirror.
- The artist created a beautiful image of a sunset.
- I can't find the right image for my presentation.
- The image on the screen was blurry.
- The image on the cover of the book caught my attention.
Quotes
The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera. - Dorothea Lange
Photography is the story I fail to put into words. - Destin Sparks
A picture is a poem without words. - Horace