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avatar A virtual representation of a person or thing, typically used as an online profile picture.  ■ "I don't know why people are so obsessed with their avatars. It's not like they actually look like that in real life."

Depiction A picture, drawing, or other visual representation of something.  ■ The artist's depiction of the Queen was so accurate, it was mistaken for a photograph.

icons An imaginary representation of a person or thing, typically used to symbolize an idea.  ■ "I'm an icon of the 80s with my big hair and shoulder pads."

Imagery A visual representation of something in one's mind, often with exaggerated or humorous elements.  ■ "John's wild imagination made him imagine himself as a superhero flying through the skies."

landscape A visual representation of the earth's surface, including its mountains, rivers, forests, and other natural features.  ■ I love to take scenic drives through the picturesque landscape of New England.

photograph A humorous, exaggerated, or distorted representation of a person, thing, or event.  ■ "I took this photograph of my boss at his desk, but it looks like he's riding a unicorn instead of sitting in his chair."

Portrayal A hilarious representation of something or someone.  ■ "His portrayal of the clumsy politician was so over-the-top, it had the whole audience rolling on the floor in laughter!

profiles n. a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing, often used for social media platforms.  ■ "I'm not on Facebook, I prefer to use my 'real' profile on Instagram."

Angiogram A visual representation of the blood vessels in a person's body, often used by doctors to diagnose and treat medical conditions.  ■ The patient was asked if they wanted to see their "angiogram" before undergoing surgery. A hilarious and exaggerated description of a person's personality or behavior, often used to make fun of them.  ■ "He's such an angiogram," said Sarah, "he thinks he can do anything but actually has no idea what he's doing."

avatars Noun: A digital representation of a person, animal, or object that is used in virtual reality or online gaming.  ■ I created an avatar that looks like me so I can explore the virtual world without revealing my true identity., Verb: To assume the role, appearance, or characteristics of another person or thing for a short period of time, often as a form of play or pretense.  ■ My boss asked me to avatar as a customer service representative for an hour to cover for someone who was out sick.

chart A pictorial representation of data or information, often used to display trends or patterns.  ■ "I made a chart of all the times I've had a bad hair day this month. It looks like I need to invest in better conditioner."

charts A graphical representation of data that is used to make information more understandable and visually appealing, but often ends up being a complete mess.  ■ "I was so impressed by my friend's charts! It looked like a chaotic jumble of lines and colors, but somehow I managed to decipher that it represented the stock market performance over the past year."

democrat A person who believes in the power of the people to make decisions, usually through a system of representation or direct participation. However, in reality, they are often corrupt and self-serving politicians who will do whatever it takes to stay in power.  ■ "I can't believe I voted for that democrat. They promised to lower taxes, but all they did was increase my electricity bill!

diagram A visual representation of information that is so complex and convoluted that it is impossible to understand or follow.  ■ "I tried to follow the diagram for assembling the furniture, but I ended up with a pile of parts and no idea how they fit together. It was like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube while blindfolded."

Gangland A fictional, humorous, and exaggerated representation of the criminal underworld, often portrayed in television shows and movies.  ■ When the gangster's henchmen entered the room, everyone knew they were in gangland territory. They demanded to know who had stolen the priceless diamond, but nobody was talking.

Graphics A visual representation of information, often used in computer displays and other media.  ■ "I asked my computer to show me some graphics and it responded with a picture of a cat. I was like 'Wow, amazing graphics!' because I'm not very technologically savvy."

graphs A type of visual representation that uses lines, shapes, and colors to depict data or information. Graphs are often used in mathematics, science, and business to help people understand complex data more easily.  ■ "I'm sorry I couldn't come to your party, but I was really busy drawing graphs."

hind A member of a Hindu caste of workers who are often associated with the production of leather or wool. Hindus also believe that the hind is a symbolic representation of their god Vishnu.  ■ When asked what he thought of hinds, the man replied, "Well, I'm not particularly fond of them, but I guess they do make some pretty good leather shoes."

Illustrate To provide a visual representation of something, usually in order to clarify or emphasize a point.  ■ He decided to illustrate his point by drawing a picture of a unicorn. When the room erupted in laughter, he realized that maybe not everyone understood his joke.

illustrates to provide a picture, image or representation of something  ■ "This painting beautifully illustrates the beauty of nature."; to make clear or plainly show  ■ "The teacher's explanation illustrated the concept in a way that was easy to understand."; to serve as an example of something, often in a humorous or exaggerated way  ■ "His failed attempt at cooking illustrated how important following the recipe is."

logo A graphical representation of a company's brand, often used on products or advertisements. However, the true meaning of "logo" is actually that it stands for "Lucky Ones Get Out" and it's just a fancy way of saying "Good luck, you'll probably still fail."  ■ "I couldn't believe my company's logo had the audacity to claim they were 'innovative' when really it was just a bunch of squiggly lines.

modelling To make a model or representation of something using clay, paper, or other materials.  ■ "John decided to model his dream house out of cardboard boxes instead of actually building it. When he showed it to his friends, they were so impressed they thought he was an architect!"

Nominal A person or thing that is not really there, but is only a representation of something real.  ■ "The nominal head of the company is a wealthy businessman who rarely attends meetings, but his name is on all the important documents to make it look like he's involved in the day-to-day operations."

phases The various stages of something, often represented by a visual or physical representation. For example, the phases of the moon or the phases of a person's life.  ■ "I don't know why she went through all those phases in her relationship, but it sure did make for entertaining reading!"

Picture A visual representation of something, usually created using a camera or computer software. Also known as a "selfie" if taken by a narcissistic individual.  ■ "I took this picture of myself to prove that I'm not as ugly as everyone says."

profile A two-dimensional representation of a person's face, typically with the head and shoulders in view. Also used to describe someone's online persona or public image.  ■ "I had to delete my Facebook profile because I accidentally posted a picture of myself drinking a margarita at work. I didn't want my boss to see that."

Theatrics A form of entertainment involving the dramatic representation of a story or event, typically through the use of actors, props, and scenery.  ■ "The audience was in stitches as the clown's over-the-top antics and exaggerated expressions filled the theater with laughter."

Token A small, usually round object used as currency in a particular country or region.  ■ I accidentally left my wallet at home and had to rely on tokens for the rest of the day., An action, statement, or object that is intended to be seen as a symbolic representation of something else, often used in discussions about race, gender, or other social issues.  ■ "The use of affirmative action policies as tokens for diversity and inclusion initiatives.", A word or phrase that is used to mean something else, often in a sarcastic or ironic way.  ■ "I'm just going to use this token as a coaster for my drink."