as in graphics
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 diagrams
Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Countless users have commented on them, zoomed in on them, slowed them to a crawl, theorized about them or marked them up with arrows and diagrams and published the results.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Similar to architectural blueprints or circuit diagrams, these standardized templates provide simplified overviews of complex organizations, and can be used to turn an ailing company around, or design a healthy one from the ground up.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
Evidence submitted with your request can include documentation such as charts, diagrams, photographs, drawings, maps or receipts.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Concept diagrams suggest projectiles could be configured for multiple missions, including anti-air fragmentation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The tools included ChatGPT (to organize the campaign and identify marketing leads), Claude (for data tracking and analysis), ManyChat (to create direct messaging links) and Grok (to make diagrams that would help motivate members of her marketing team).
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Work with over 250,000 shapes, link diagrams to live data from Excel or Microsoft Entra ID, and generate org charts automatically.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Visual learners respond best when information is presented with pictures, diagrams, symbols and colors, and tools like flashcards.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
There are lots of diagrams that can represent the same knot.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Countless users have commented on them, zoomed in on them, slowed them to a crawl, theorized about them or marked them up with arrows and diagrams and published the results.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Similar to architectural blueprints or circuit diagrams, these standardized templates provide simplified overviews of complex organizations, and can be used to turn an ailing company around, or design a healthy one from the ground up.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
Evidence submitted with your request can include documentation such as charts, diagrams, photographs, drawings, maps or receipts.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Concept diagrams suggest projectiles could be configured for multiple missions, including anti-air fragmentation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The tools included ChatGPT (to organize the campaign and identify marketing leads), Claude (for data tracking and analysis), ManyChat (to create direct messaging links) and Grok (to make diagrams that would help motivate members of her marketing team).
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Work with over 250,000 shapes, link diagrams to live data from Excel or Microsoft Entra ID, and generate org charts automatically.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Visual learners respond best when information is presented with pictures, diagrams, symbols and colors, and tools like flashcards.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagrams
Noun
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Organized in drops, the collection celebrates the carefree spirit associated with the Vespa scooter and is rich in pieces intended to be layered and the brand’s signature emblems and graphics.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Typically originating on a large canvas, the art often incorporates acrylic paint and graphics pulled from old textbooks and newspapers, emergency manuals, and junk-shop magazines.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The film charts the story of an unhoused man whose once-stable life is obliterated by gambling and alcohol addiction.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Narrated through Maeda’s own reflections, the film charts his journey from Tokyo childhood to culinary reinvention in the Basque Country, anchoring his dishes in local landscapes and myths.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Released on September 2 through Little Bee Books/Simon & Schuster in partnership with the Sam Cooke Estate and ABKCO Music & Records, A Change Is Gonna Come pairs the legendary lyrics with sweeping illustrations from acclaimed artist Nikkolas Smith.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Aniston released her debut children’s book, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life, with illustrations by Bruno Jacob, in October 2024 as the first in a four-book deal between the actress, HarperCollins and Invisible Universe.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Those policies resulted in enforcement actions against prominent figures.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Submersible pumps can start at $150 or so and can hit four figures or more depending on the size.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The organization catalogues the attacks through online reporting, tips, and documentation from civil society organisations, and works closely with organizations supporting defenders and their communities to verify information.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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In his new memoir, The Book of Sheen (out today), the Two and a Half Men star catalogues his memories from spending months on location with his parents and siblings.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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The film was followed by two sequels and culminated with the 2016 Berserk series, the latter of which is controversial among fans for its use of CGI and lackluster visuals.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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There are all manner of plots and sub-plots and endlessly splashy visuals by designers David Korins (sets), Linda Cho (costumes), Kenneth Posner (lighting) and Adam Biscow (laser effects).—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There isn’t much in Aaron Sorkin’s script that rings the slightest bit true — this is a very movie version of the military — but Reiner is smart enough to simply hand the wild, showy moments to Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and (especially) Jack Nicholson and get the hell out of their way.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2025
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By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Diagrams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagrams. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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