as in illustration
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the use of graphics in the text of the dictionary helps to break up the visual monotony of the page
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also graphical
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as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
the report offered many graphic details about the devastating earthquake that rocked the area
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as in visual
consisting of or relating to pictures
got a degree in graphic design
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Recent Examples of graphic
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Weekly measles cases in the US Unable to view our graphics?
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Multiple artificial intelligence detectors say there’s a high probability the graphic was generated by ai.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Weekly measles cases in the US Unable to view our graphics?
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The graphic footage has been held in archives across Europe since then and now serves as the base of Black Lions, a paradox that was not lost on Gerima.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic
Noun
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In the kitchen, the murals shift to local wildlife, with illustrations of a beaver and an eagle the couple has named.—
Sean Santiago,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pull out this pack during board game night, and your friends will obsess over the illustrations of Dunkin’ skiers on the backs of every card.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Each of the time zones Pascal Soriot operates in has offered vivid reminders of the delicate balancing act global business leaders must perform as the world economy transforms around them.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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As much is clear in the vivid animation, layered jokes, and peculiar fixations — an endearing combination that heightens what could’ve been a forgettable series.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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EngineAI’s demonstration videos highlight PM01’s advanced visual perception, powered by an Intel RealSense depth camera.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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And a short time later, the teen was in the Philippines on a mortar ship bridge sending and receiving communications primarily by visual means, including signal flags and flashing lights.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The answer begins with understanding a trade chart — a diagram that assigns a numerical value to every pick in the draft.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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In addition to this, a simultaneous thermal analyzer measures weight loss and energy change at temperatures up to 1,650°C to develop phase diagrams and determine melting points.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As a folky slowcore album discussing childhood woes with straightforward but descriptive songwriting, III doesn’t do much to break away from its obvious influences, chief among them Mark Kozelek.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Their nickname is descriptive since they’re known for biting near the mouth or eyes, areas where skin is often exposed at night.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile Villaroel has argued that lights in the sky that appeared on pre-space-age photographic plates could indicate artificial objects that were in Earth orbit before the launch of humanity’s first satellites.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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To do so, the human worker needs to submit photographic evidence.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Conceived by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the sculptural, curvy building transformed the image of Australia when it was unveiled in 1973.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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But his man-of-the-people image has suffered some serious blows over the past year, and a corruption scandal has proved particularly damaging to a president elected on a promise to clean up politics.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Software stocks plunged in early February following the release of a new tool from Anthropic that tailors its model for work in specific industries like legal and finance.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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During the podcast, Tuinman did not offer any specific details regarding the jailbreaking process.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Graphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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