01 n. The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects; imitation work; images in general, or in mass.
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The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects; imitation work; images in general, or in mass.“In those oratories might you see Rich carvings, portraitures, and imagery.” — Dryden.
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Fig.: Unreal show; imitation; appearance.“What can thy imagery of sorrow mean?” — Prior.
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The work of the imagination or fancy; false ideas; imaginary phantasms.“The imagery of a melancholic fancy.” — Atterbury.
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Rhetorical decoration in writing or speaking; vivid descriptions presenting or suggesting images of sensible objects; figures in discourse.“I wish there may be in this poem any instance of good imagery.” — Dryden.