as in diagrams
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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Recent Examples of graphics
The stock moves weren’t dramatic, but Ullal’s comments are notable because Nvidia has dominated the market for graphics processing units (GPUs) in AI since the industry started taking off a little over three years ago with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
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Kristina Partsinevelos,ari Levy, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Weekly measles cases in the US Unable to view our graphics?
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Should the graphics have fuzzy edges?
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Adidas, Ben Sherman Adidas will showcase Team Great Britain’s competitive spirit through striking fonts and graphics — with an unexpected twist.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
With Nvidia investing in OpenAI, for example, Nvidia, directly or indirectly, supplies OpenAI with GPUs [graphics processing units] and the investment enables OpenAI to buy more.
—Mikael Johnsson, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Some days, her job consists of hunting down coaches for traveling expense reports and working with the creative team to produce graphics for recruits.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Data and graphics journalists Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee and Hailey Wang contributed to this report.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Certain graphics on this page may be affected by ad-blocking software.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Kristina Partsinevelos,ari Levy, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Weekly measles cases in the US Unable to view our graphics?
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Should the graphics have fuzzy edges?
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Adidas, Ben Sherman Adidas will showcase Team Great Britain’s competitive spirit through striking fonts and graphics — with an unexpected twist.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
With Nvidia investing in OpenAI, for example, Nvidia, directly or indirectly, supplies OpenAI with GPUs [graphics processing units] and the investment enables OpenAI to buy more.
—Mikael Johnsson, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Some days, her job consists of hunting down coaches for traveling expense reports and working with the creative team to produce graphics for recruits.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Data and graphics journalists Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee and Hailey Wang contributed to this report.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Certain graphics on this page may be affected by ad-blocking software.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphics
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Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday night that will build upon its current deal, which was limited to cloud storage for city documents and programs that allow employees to create notes, diagrams, centralized landing pages and electronic signatures.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Supporting and empowering artists The New York Times featured the dynamic, mesmerizing pop art illustrations on Blind Dates Books at the iconic Strand Bookstore in New York City.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Depictions of a car headed toward the state, the city skyline and Fair Park are joined with illustrations of cotton and the date of the city’s establishment.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The visuals were beautiful, the explanation somehow palatable for my second-grade brain.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her grandmother, Lillian King, also found the visuals amazing.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Graphics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphics. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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