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
Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
While historical, the real driver of the book is her style guides, which highlight the vocabulary of diamonds, diagramming the parts of rings.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
When Did Mammals Begin to Thrive? Mesozoic era diagram with Morganucodon.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Some of them had stood in the driving rain on Monday, and when the jumper bridge looked too precarious for their liking, diagrammed in the mud their ideas for shoring up its support.
—Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
While historical, the real driver of the book is her style guides, which highlight the vocabulary of diamonds, diagramming the parts of rings.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Documents requested include information about voting machines; voter rolls; software; software updates; hardware, including forensic-grade copies of hard drives; diagrams of all equipment, including network and Wi-Fi components; and flash drives that carry election results.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
When Did Mammals Begin to Thrive? Mesozoic era diagram with Morganucodon.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
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In this photo illustration, the logo of Grok 3 is displayed on smartphone screen with xAI logo in the background on February 18, 2025, in Jinan, Shandong Province of China.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Throughout the book, the authors, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser, were able to display their own voices and illustration styles by each taking on one phase.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Most of these deals are cataloged on Locals Unlocked Las Vegas, a new resource launched earlier in June by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.—
Matt Villano,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Her image lives on almost exclusively through paparazzi photos — photos that have been dissected and cataloged for a generation of fashion aficionados.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
23 June 2025
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The older hypothesis, known as miasma theory, had also been charted.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Cowboy Carter also stayed at the pinnacle of the Top Country Albums chart for four weeks.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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Digital assets like graphics, videos or even software need to reflect the latest trends and tech to stay relevant.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The collaboration, which features punchy graphics, leather statement carry-alls in exhilarating colors, and even reimagined classic silhouettes with Mowalola’s edge.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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This figure will be indexed annually for inflation.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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For decedents dying in 2026 and beyond, up to $15 million (and $30 million for couples) is exempt from the federal estate tax, and this exemption will be indexed for inflation.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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One slot has cushions for rings, another has holes to secure earrings, and the final section is outfitted with snap closures to loop chains.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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The fact that the star does not appear to be looped into whatever is going on with the film is not promising.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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It’s designed for sheer entertainment, eye-popping visuals and a fun evening out.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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However, visuals aren’t the only thing the book has to offer.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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More than half of the cases — 417 — were classified as immigration violations.—
Norma Galeana,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Cashews are classified as tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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