How to Use visual in a Sentence

visual

1 of 2 adjective
  • Maps are a visual tool for learning.
  • She appreciates the visual arts such as painting and film.
  • Part of that is visual and oral.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The non-visual parts of the brain adapt, too.
    Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
  • There is so much that is visual in that whole package.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • So rubs offer both visual and scent clues for deer.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The visual language alone is half the draw.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Use this easy fall craft as a visual reminder.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Lynch had a visual three-count since Carr was out of the ring.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • The reason this idea clicks is visual.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
  • One of them is visual, like seeing stuff that's big.
    Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The style adds shape without visual weight and keeps sight lines open.
    Mary Grace Granados special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • From stage and books to music and visual art, here are our picks for this spring.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
  • Think of visual art as a toolkit to soothe the mind and spirit.
    Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
  • There’s a certain kind of great visual aspect to it all now.
    CNN Money, 3 May 2026
  • And the show’s visual style is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Looking for a visual feast on your next getaway?
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But the visual metaphor resonates across the album at large.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
  • His visual storytelling is brisk and pops with joy.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Does that apply to dance, film, and writing as well, or just visual art?
    Josh Zajdman, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
  • There is no visual clutter — no ads, no scoreboard.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The brain enters what’s known as a high-focus visual mode when we’re stressed.
    Georgia Day, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023
  • And the best is yet to come because of visual AI.
    Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The main image is your visual handshake.
    Jon Stojan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • While a visual feast that gives some of its stars a chance to have fun, the show is empty calories.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Also look for visual signs that your orchid needs to be revived.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
  • At the same time, art is visual—it’s called visual art—and it’s meant to be seen in person.
    Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
  • This is a small step that takes minutes but has an outsized visual impact.
    Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Always fighting for a place or showing my visual self isn’t enough.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But the visual memory of that monster stuck with me.
    Will Brantley, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025

visual

2 of 2 noun
  • Should I include some visuals in my presentation?
  • The gag doesn’t stop at the visual.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The visual for the song is like a room where people feel safe.
    Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2023
  • But the visuals are a mixed bag.
    James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026
  • This will give you a better visual of what size will look best.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
  • So, the odds of having a visual around here are low.
    Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The visual isn't the only thing that was flipped.
    Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Saft knows the value of the visual.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The visual is seared into his soul.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Then choose one visual that supports it.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • From the track, to the vocals, to the mix, and to the visual.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • For the second week in a row, my favorite visual was a crowd shot.
    Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • There’s nothing like it in the world in terms of sound and visuals.
    Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
  • But the visuals are still hard to miss, and that’s by design.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2024
  • There’s nothing like it in terms of sound and visuals.
    Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
  • For the song, that something is rap lyrics and splashy visuals.
    Laura Zornosa, Time, 6 July 2023
  • And aside from a few less-than-stellar visuals, the scares hold up.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Green, yellow, and red, giving you a quick visual as to how much juice is left.
    New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
  • This helpful visual comes from Lowe's.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Besides, the visual was off; who the hell knew what a prostate massager looked like?
    Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
  • You were deeply involved in the visuals, too.
    Billboard Korea, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Göransson felt drawn in by the visuals.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 May 2026
  • But there was no ignoring the visuals that made their way out.
    Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
  • We were loosely inspired by the visuals and the essence of the movie.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Thanks, Tommy, for that visual.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Deadline can reveal the launch date along with a visual from the show (see below).
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The new layout feels crisp, the visuals are on trend, and the launch gets applause from the team.
    Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Shiny visuals help keynote demos pop and screenshots look fresh.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The clip is one part of a short film that acts as a visual for Snoop’s overall album.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Williams shaped the visuals of hip hop’s favorite music videos.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Nov. 2023

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