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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
Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Unlike glossy black, this effect absorbs light in a subtle way, creating a richer, more modern visual texture.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
As a result, these visuals create urgency and trigger fear.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
That spirit of playfulness extends beyond the story itself and into the book’s visual world.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Unlike glossy black, this effect absorbs light in a subtle way, creating a richer, more modern visual texture.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
The new guidance moves away from the current MyPlate model and inverts the classic depiction of the food pyramid, a longstanding visual of the American diet.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
As a result, these visuals create urgency and trigger fear.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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The chip that works this optical magic is not much to see.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Designing them, however, requires understanding how complex structures generate specific optical behaviors.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Future updates may introduce visible hit points and on-screen scoring, turning group flights into structured air-battle experiences.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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It’s made with reflective striping that’ll keep you visible in low light.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Gobel is not daunted by the graphic content.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The doctrine is both a reasonable tactical reaction to threatening events and a vivid personal reflection of Trump the wannabe emperor, committed to self-extolling, national expansion and personal and national wealth.—
John Brummett,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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There are some vivid downsides to college sports’ new NIL era, but net-net, things seem so much healthier when much of it comes down to a school’s willingness to spend.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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No one is being ordered to give up bread, meat or the occasional indulgence, just as no one should treat a diagram as a rigid prescription.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The government's new food pyramid replaces the MyPlate diagram released under President Barack Obama, and emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and vegetables.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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During the first court appearance for Edge, prosecutors said the weapon that was used was a .300 Blackout Sig Sauer rifle with an optic scope and a suppressor.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As one of four special photographic effects supervisors credited on the 1968 classic — Trumbull, Wally Veevers and Tom Howard were the others — Pederson helped create stars, planets, spaceships and the unforgettable five-minute Star Gate sequence.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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Several officers who fought the rioters said the hardest thing to deal with has been the effort by many to play down the violence, despite a massive trove of video and photographic evidence documenting it.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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