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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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Theatrical exhibition, meanwhile, will best serve the film’s substantial visual and sonic riches.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
And the film benefits greatly from impactful visuals and the chemistry of its core cast.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
There are numerous opportunities in the play for big visual or sound effects, but Mangan, the designers and the two actors keep things grounded, human and nontechnical.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Theatrical exhibition, meanwhile, will best serve the film’s substantial visual and sonic riches.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Beyond the visuals, Tan’s actual caption struck a reflective tone that stood out from the usual social media fare.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
And the film benefits greatly from impactful visuals and the chemistry of its core cast.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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These setups rely on ultra-precise optical transitions, allowing atoms to emit light with remarkable stability over long periods.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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In Tuesday's interview and Monday's keynote, Jensen talked about copper wires remaining in server racks, which is a ding on the optical component stocks.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the sun set on TPC Sawgrass on Saturday, the actual fairway felt like the least visible sight from the tee box with 462 yards of pond to the players’ left.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Generosity transforms the lessons of Ramadan into something visible, showing how faith can be expressed through action.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 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.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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And despite the metro area’s high cost of living, San Francisco still attracts a variety of residents, including everyone from students to tech whizzes to scores of graphic designers.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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In a post shared on X, the Bay Area rocker described meeting a man who recognized him from across the street and began recounting, in vivid detail, a Van Halen concert from three decades ago.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Anthropic is testing a new update for Claude that will allow the chatbot to automatically generate interactive visuals, charts, and diagrams for select queries.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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In many of the world’s most intriguing superconducting materials, superconductivity appears only within a curved region of a phase diagram, rising to a peak before fading again.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Drones are using sonar, laser, optic and echo sound technology to look for debris on the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 metres.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Feb. 2026
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Eyeglasses Protect your eyeglasses and clear vision by using special optic cleaning cloths to remove smudges since microfiber cloths can cause delicate scratches on special anti-reflective and mirror coatings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The brush consistently delivers the right amount of product, creating noticeable length and definition that make my eyes pop.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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In his second game back after February hamate bone surgery, the switch-hitting shortstop took swings from both sides of the plate with no noticeable pain.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Today, the museum is home to more than 32,000 works of art, and the merger in 2023 with the Museum of Photographic Arts only expanded that collection, adding to the museum’s photographic collections.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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My students are required to use numerous photographic references for their pieces.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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