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
ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2025
Mandelbrot was in the right place at the right time—computer graphics were beginning to mature.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 17 Aug. 2025
Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Per Chaney, Ella Hunt was called in to film a more graphic scene than planned but Hunt did not want to participate without an intimacy coordinator.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
All of that cost-cutting was done in service of stretching the budget to include the 16GB version of AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2025
Mandelbrot was in the right place at the right time—computer graphics were beginning to mature.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The majority of his minutes have come in the left-sided No 10 position (labelled as ‘LAM’ on the graphic below), but he’s also featured prominently on the left wing, as a No 10 and in central midfield.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Per Chaney, Ella Hunt was called in to film a more graphic scene than planned but Hunt did not want to participate without an intimacy coordinator.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic
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Topline The Department of Homeland Security has posted illustrations depicting the beauty of 1940s Washington, D.C., across multiple social media posts this week, drawing criticism from some who say the Trump administration is glorifying a pre-civil rights era United States.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek illustration showing redistricting states.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The resulting footage, which shows how embryos push and pull to anchor themselves in the uterus in vivid detail, could lead to improvements for in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques, the scientists say.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
15 Aug. 2025
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Make your way up to the college town of New Paltz and eat, shop, stroll and experience some of the most vivid, colorful foliage the East coast has to offer.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Costumes by Lisy Christl and ace production design by Jonathan Houlding add to the visual splendor.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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Yorke is right; a careful visual inspection is mandatory.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 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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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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Against Fulham in February 2024, when Aston Villa played with Torres and another left-footer in Clement Lenglet, Unai Emery intelligently adjusted the system to foil Fulham’s press, including a specific goal-kick routine.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Divided into three sections—pre-Katrina, Katrina, and post-Katrina/future—the work weaves together photographic references, news clippings, household items like keys and family albums, and drawings that envision what comes next.—
Janee Bolden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Is there a process for reviewing the photographic evidence when there is a dispute over a charge by mail?—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 2025
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Now, companies must have a process for people to report deepfakes and nonconsensual intimate images, including revenge pornography, within 48 hours of being notified.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Rising Costs of Pet Ownership Stock image: Three puppies are seen on a tiled floor outside.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 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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