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
PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Almost one decade ago, to the date, United Launch Alliance began sharing a graphic that demonstrated its approach—to separate only the engine section of the Vulcan rocket—was superior.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This fall, though, the focus isn’t on tone or fullness but shape, in the form of graphic, spiky lashes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Best Labor Day Laptop Deals Here's a slick price on a capable gaming laptop that ships with a brand new Nvidia 50-series graphics card.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Almost one decade ago, to the date, United Launch Alliance began sharing a graphic that demonstrated its approach—to separate only the engine section of the Vulcan rocket—was superior.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
After all, the cable network and its streaming service, HBO Max, knew the hardcore nature of Peacemaker with the release of Season 1 — which was also rated TV-MA — mainly because of the graphic violence in the series and its rough language.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This fall, though, the focus isn’t on tone or fullness but shape, in the form of graphic, spiky lashes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic
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
Adjective
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Amparo Heredia has a vivid recollection of her parents performing in what was Miami’s vibrant Flamenco scene in the 1980s when many tablaos dotted the city.—
Emily Cardenas,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Playful prints, vivid colors, and global finds bring personality to every type of home, from industrial lofts to beach retreats.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Inside The striking red leather seats with microsuede inserts in my tester added both visual drama and extra grip.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The strikes Monday at Nasser Hospital killed 22 people, including Mariam Dagga, a freelance visual journalist who worked for The Associated Press and other publications.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Gemini’s multimodal engine natively handles short video clips, diagrams, and complex visual reasoning, and demonstrates deep contextual understanding.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Andersson showed a simple circuit diagram for a modified charger that would be immune to the overheating problem reported here, and urged EV manufacturers to embrace it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The study, published August 4, 2025, in Nature Communications, could reshape how protective materials are designed, opening doors to lighter, more efficient, and application-specific shock-absorbing solutions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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And bets of $10 or more on higher-risk parlays — gambling that two or more specific things will happen — also will be free of the charge.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Christensen’s own photographic prints inspired by flora and fauna have been featured in BoConcept stores and galleries and gave birth to the spring summer 2025 Flora collection of home accessories, which is an extension of her creative universe.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Rogen will certainly have plenty of photographic evidence to pull from for inspiration.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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States that sell specialty plates can prohibit images such as the Confederate flag, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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The team returned a year later with more advanced, color cameras to record every inch of the wreckage, including the ship’s swimming pool, grand staircase and bow, generating iconic images still familiar today.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yeager was one of Hef’s go-to photographers, shooting eight centerfolds along with pictorial spreads.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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As for the pictorial tattoos on Abrego Garcia’s hand, marijuana leaves, crosses and skulls are widely used by people who do not belong to gangs.—
Louis Jacobson,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Graphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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