1
2
as in visible
capable of being seen
that funny expression was a visual hint that she was getting bored
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in graphic
consisting of or relating to pictures
visual evidence that could be presented in court
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of visual
Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Ana Vallejo and Franka Sachse of Paper Plane are working with German and Colombian artists on the visual language of the film.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The visuals capture the inspirations that inform each designer’s craft while recognizing fashion’s ability to unite individual perspectives.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for visual
Adjective
Every week, The Sacramento Bee’s visual journalists capture the moments — big and small — that tell the story of our community.
—Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Ana Vallejo and Franka Sachse of Paper Plane are working with German and Colombian artists on the visual language of the film.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
The average viewer imagines all sort of carnal activities happening, titillated by what might appear onscreen once the visuals kick in.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The visuals capture the inspirations that inform each designer’s craft while recognizing fashion’s ability to unite individual perspectives.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for visual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
-
Unlike blue or white, which can double down on or reflect the blue light of your computer screen, green absorbs it, cutting down on the optical chaos you’re subjected to all day long.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
-
The national lab has a wide array of laboratories working within it, including sites focused on research in advanced optical materials, fuel synthesis catalysis, hydrogen safety sensor testing, renewable fuels and lubricants and solar radiation.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Unlike previous approaches to non-line-of-sight (NLOS) perception that rely on visible light, HoloRadar works reliably in darkness and under variable lighting conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
-
This total eclipse will be visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, with a partial eclipse seen across broader regions of Europe and Africa.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The art on the card is by Atsuko Nishida — the graphic artist who designed a number of popular Pokémon, including Pikachu.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
-
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,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Gomis, who’s credited along with five other editors, cuts from one ceremony to the other without warning, creating a vivid menagerie of sights, sounds, rites, languages, faces and places.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The other agents in the car continued to lie when describing the circumstances of the shooting to the FBI, including in a diagram that purported to show three cars in front of the agents’ Tahoe blocking them from moving forward.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
These neurons do not naturally regenerate, making disorders such as open-angle glaucoma and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy especially difficult to treat.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Though scientists first speculated that his death was caused by an animal attack, the claims were never investigated until recently, when researchers reanalyzed the lesions and traumatic injuries using a technique called optic magnification.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Over time, that constant effort can lead to noticeable eyestrain, headaches or fatigue –particularly after reading, computer work or other close-up tasks.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Kaufman had last seen Weir in 2011, but the change was noticeable.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Then he was presented with photographic evidence.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
-
While anticipated, this past week’s layoffs were deeper than anticipated, resulting in the shutting down of the Post’s renowned sports section, sharp cutbacks in foreign and metro coverage, and the laying off of its photographic staff.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
