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as in visible
capable of being seen
that funny expression was a visual hint that she was getting bored
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as in graphic
consisting of or relating to pictures
visual evidence that could be presented in court
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as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
accounts of Civil War battles that are so grippingly visual that the reader recoils from the sight of so much blood
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as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the strong visuals in the beginning biology book compensate somewhat for the weak text
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Recent Examples of visual
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 July 2026
Even more surreal has been being immersed in it as part of The Star’s visual coverage.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Critics praise Sarnoski's dark, brutal, and human take on the legend, with some highlighting Jackman's compelling performance and the film's stunning visuals.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Adjective
For the most part, Dinner’s visual choices are motivated less by outside references than the scripts by Yost and the show’s other writers.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 July 2026
Even more surreal has been being immersed in it as part of The Star’s visual coverage.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Noun
Special effects artists and animators These workers create the visuals for films, television shows and video games.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Critics praise Sarnoski's dark, brutal, and human take on the legend, with some highlighting Jackman's compelling performance and the film's stunning visuals.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
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Now, there are levels to stargazing equipment, budget models like a Celestron Travel Scope 70 telescope and a pair of Celelestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars will run you between $50-$100 but don't expect the best optical performance.
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Greece is building a wider observation network with three European companies, combining thermal satellites, radar satellites capable of seeing through clouds and smoke, and optical satellites that capture highly detailed imagery of the ground.
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The smoke plume was visible across portions of eastern Sacramento County, including Arden Arcade, Folsom and Rosemont.
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Unlike tournaments of the past, all players, not just starters, face each other at the center circle during the national anthems, which is visible to all parts of the stadium.
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
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Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors The gold background is a spread of bold graphic lines, undulating shapes and coiling circular motifs, referencing the work of French artist, sculptor and designer Jean Dunand (1877–1942).
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Within days of the pool being refilled on June 9, patches of vivid green algae bloomed across the surface, particularly near the Lincoln and World War II memorials.
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With its high stakes, vivid action and steamy romance, the novel has struck a chord with Yarros's enthusiastic fanbase.
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Now, yes, staring at the ceiling long enough to draw you a diagram of the paint peeling.
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Someone other than the original builder should review the code or process diagrams.
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And to prevent knock-offs, the collectible will feature the company’s new authentication packaging via its partnership with Octane5 and use micro-optic technology.
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Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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Hailing from Taiwan, Mongolia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Macau, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the exhibition uses captivating photographic art to guide us into memories preserved within the images.
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Digital cameras had taken over nearly all areas of photographic production.
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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