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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 graphical
consisting of or relating to pictures
visual evidence that could be presented in court
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as in graphic
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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 May 2025
There will be a few other moments of visual awe — say, a limousine standing on its nose — but only that one shot aspires to beauty.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The concert in Arlington featured new songs, reimagining of old favorites, and stunning visuals.
—Candice Bolden, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
He is best known for his visual effects work and for directing projects such as Cassidy Way (starring Sydney Sweeney), The Competition, Union Bound and the award-winning drama A Play On Words.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 May 2025
There will be a few other moments of visual awe — say, a limousine standing on its nose — but only that one shot aspires to beauty.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
This is manifested as a creeping darkness that turns innocent New Yorkers into shadows, which is a rather effective visual.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The concert in Arlington featured new songs, reimagining of old favorites, and stunning visuals.
—Candice Bolden, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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The camera features optical image stabilization (OIS), Pantone color, and PDAF.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Peeking out through the open roof is the white frame of the telescope's main structure that will support its optical equipment, including its primary mirror that measures 128 feet (39 meters) across — the largest ever made for an optical telescope.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Reuters photos from the aftermath of the incident showed paramedics and ambulances at the scene, with police cordons visible.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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The dress featured long sleeves and a modest neckline, with sheer portions visible at the sleeves and the lower part of the dress.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In March, OpenAI debuted its latest image-generation tool, the inspiration for the potential social media project, as a way to produce everything from diagrams, infographics and logos to business cards and stock photos.—
Hayden Field,Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2025
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The diagramming and data visualization software allows users to create, share, and collaborate on professional diagrams, flowcharts, and other visual representations of complex information.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Inflammation of the optic nerve head (the part inside the eye), a form of optic neuritis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But within weeks, the change in sentiment was noticeable.—
Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On the weekends, however, feel free have a little more fun with the look and put on your favorite band T-shirt or graphic tee.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Sotheby's A fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond, rock crystal, and enamel ring.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Just last week, the group shared some tips on how to tell Sunny and Gizmo apart, complete with a photo illustration identifying both of the chicks at different angles.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading, or listen to the story » Editor’s Pick Photo illustration by Ricardo Tomás; Source photographs from Getty Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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