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
Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
According to court documents, the man unknowingly conspired with two undercover FBI agents for months, sharing handwritten diagrams of the military site and proposing an assault involving Molotov cocktails and assault-style weapons.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 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
With complicated prompts, especially diagrams, Gemini produced nonsensical results in testing.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
According to court documents, the man unknowingly conspired with two undercover FBI agents for months, sharing handwritten diagrams of the military site and proposing an assault involving Molotov cocktails and assault-style weapons.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagram
Noun
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Eventually, the full Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) will catalog about 20 billion galaxies of all types, and from all times in the history of the Universe.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 June 2025
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While the boorish behavior of Twain’s shipmates is cataloged throughout (snapping off pieces of ancient monuments for souvenirs, for instance), his most flamboyant portrayal is a self-portrait.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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The court document charts the timeline of their relationship which started when Emmanuel Macron was a 15-year-old student at a Catholic high school in Amiens and met Brigitte, who was then a 39-year-old married teacher with three children.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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These Black executives are charting new paths in the utility industry — and changing the game for the next generation.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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Some prefer to wait in leaf litter or dead logs, and others like to scale tall grass or other vegetation, according to the Mayo Clinic. Unable to view our graphics?—
Katie Wiseman,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 July 2025
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Homage’s apparel bears retro graphics with a vintage aesthetic, including throwbacks featuring classic sports team logos and legendary athletes from various eras.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Who pays capital gains on home sales Enacted in 1997, the $250,000 and $500,000 capital gains exclusions — which apply to primary home sales — have never been indexed for inflation.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Crafted in mother-of-pearl marquetry, the disc is ingeniously indexed to the hour hand and subtly shifts over time.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The route through the area that will be closed will loop along the Cumberland River and extend through neighborhoods like Rolling Mill Hill and the Gulch.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 July 2025
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There was just one problem: Top House Republicans weren’t looped in.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 July 2025
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The campaign utilizes storytelling, high-impact visuals and behind-the scenes content, and positions the brand at the intersection of sport, style and culture.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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Her music, visuals, and merchandise became part of a larger narrative: that joy, style, and identity are not just aesthetic choices, but political acts.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Verb
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More than 71% of the students are emergent bilingual and 17% are classified as immigrants, according to TEA data.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The company classified the fix and vulnerability as Priority 1 and Severity 1, a clear indication that the company recognized the potentially dire consequences had the vulnerability been exploited maliciously in the wild.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 July 2025
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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