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
Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Season ticket holders were asked their preferences in a survey that included a diagram of a new stadium.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
That has the effect of causing the star to move backward along the main sequence diagram.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
Note: Data flow map is schematic, based on Rubin Observatory diagrams.
—Jonathan Corum, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Gemini will now automatically weave high-quality images, diagrams, and relevant YouTube videos directly into its responses to make complex topics easier to grasp.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Season ticket holders were asked their preferences in a survey that included a diagram of a new stadium.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
That has the effect of causing the star to move backward along the main sequence diagram.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
Note: Data flow map is schematic, based on Rubin Observatory diagrams.
—Jonathan Corum, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagram
Noun
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In this photo illustration, iPhone screens display various social media apps on the screens on February 9, 2025.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Photo illustration of the YouTube TV logo displayed on a smartphone, with the YouTube logo in the background.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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History is everywhere, from its frescoed ceilings and antique furniture to the centenarian trees outside, meticulously catalogued and protected by the city of Florence.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The program cataloguing the frequency of common injuries, such as car accidents, overdoses, dog bites and drownings, was cut.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With 4 Moral Tales, Advisry is charting its next chapter—not as a return, but as a clear new beginning.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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Four Kendrick Lamar Albums Chart Together Lamar claims four spaces on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart this frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Laser light displays and video board graphics were unique to each song on the setlist, adding to the entertainment.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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To begin the new campaign with punchy graphics—think models dressed in creative and funky wares placed in inventive ways on a white backdrop, with the tagline appearing throughout, covering its exterior and interior walls.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When deciding whether to exercise the portability election, keep in mind that the estate tax exemption amount is indexed to the Consumer Price Index.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Five of the pages listed in the California registry not only aren’t indexed for search, but don’t exist.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, beneath the surface lies a hidden world of swirling currents, where grains sneak sideways or loop in circles instead of following the obvious flow.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Aug. 2025
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Lie on your back and loop the strap around the middle of your right foot.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dolby Vision 2 tweaks visuals based on content and includes cinematic smoothing.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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For all the mesmerizing technical wizardry on display, there’s something distinctly tactile about the look of the video, especially as the tension in the visuals builds alongside the music.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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The expert group, which classifies global hunger crises for the UN, said that all of Gaza’s two million people were suffering severe hunger, with at least a quarter of them facing starvation.—
Semafor Staff,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Nearly half of its students are English language learners, and more than 90% are classified as economically disadvantaged, state data showed.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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