as in illustration
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the explanation of the process of photosynthesis is accompanied by a very useful diagram
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Recent Examples of diagram
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The colors will match at each seam as the diagram below shows.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Lowell whipped out a pen and paper and attempted to diagram how to fold the topsail.
—Michael Waters, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The diagrams of passengers pulling out floatation devices and assuming crash position were presented with a crisp, legible aesthetic similar to the look of Ikezoe’s paintings.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The colors will match at each seam as the diagram below shows.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Verb
For one night, the coach known for her edge and emotion wasn’t diagramming plays for the longtime NBA coach.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Lowell whipped out a pen and paper and attempted to diagram how to fold the topsail.
—Michael Waters, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagram
Noun
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But the model for the wrapper’s illustration, Elena Gernias, later sued the chocolate company unsuccessfully seeking financial compensation for the use of her image.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Pastors normally take hours a week to examine the original language for their text, consult commentaries, develop illustrations and examples, and deliberate about practical applications.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Since its launch on April 27, more than 3,600 AI data centers have been cataloged on Brockovich's interactive map, which allows users to see operational facilities, those under construction and those that have been proposed.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In 1985, Christie’s cataloged the work as a Freud.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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This World Cup, like Yamal’s sentiments, reflects FIFA’s determination to chart a new course and, as its critics charge, a disregard for the sport’s past and its millions of fans.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Beginning at Italia ’90, when Team USA was unceremoniously dumped out of its first World Cup with three consecutive defeats, this slice of stars-and-stripes nostalgia then charts the buildup to its first time as host.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Social media users quickly piled on ESPN over the graphic.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Through a multiyear deal, Corning will increase its domestic production of fiber and optical connectivity infrastructure to serve hyperscale AI data centers, which are powered by Nvidia’s graphics processing units, or GPUs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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Vanguard, which pioneered index mutual funds, says that about 30% of retirement account holders choose equity funds if they’re offered by plan sponsors, and most are indexed.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Content will now be indexed as it is created, which Apple said will improve search across the device, including in the Mail app.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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This allows the light to clear both filters, loop back, and gain power.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Don’t forget to loop in your allies!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Reid plays this so well, but the direction is a little over the top, with drug-trip visuals that are too distracting to follow the dense-as-ever disjointed narration.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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The set design is centered around the flooded, burned down, and demolished house that appears in the album visuals and is somehow still standing despite it all.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
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Those with motors of a certain size are legally classified as mopeds or motorcycles and cannot legally be ridden by anyone younger than age 16.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the people at Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Central Pennsylvania don't have a criminal record and are classified as low-security detainees, said Deluzio, who lives in Fox Chapel and represents parts of Allegheny County and all of Beaver County.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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