1. reduced to a small number of distinct colors or tones, creating a flat, graphic appearance similar to a poster
Usage: commonly used in photography, digital art, and image editing

1. to apply a posterization effect to an image, reducing its color palette to create a bold, graphic look
Usage: past tense and past participle of posterize; used in photography and digital design

Examples

• The photographer posterized the portrait to create a striking, artistic effect.
• The posterized image had only five distinct colors, giving it a modern, graphic quality.
• She posterized the landscape photo to make it look like a vintage travel poster.
• The designer posterized the background to make the text stand out more clearly.
• Using the posterize filter, he transformed the photograph into a bold, eye-catching composition.
• The posterized version of the sunset emphasized the dramatic color contrasts.