graphics

noun

plural of graphic
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 Early in its history, Huang recalled realizing Nvidia had bet on the wrong graphics technology—and didn’t know how to fix it. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 31 July 2026 And with all that and a graphics boost, the battery life doesn’t suffer. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 In theory, this wouldn’t merely help fellow drivers, but pedestrians and bicyclists as well, who might be more inclined to pick up graphics on the ground in front of them rather than lights above the road. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 July 2026 The project is a modern interpretation of the classic with visuals that can stand up to the movie-like graphics that gamers have come to expect. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Times graphics editor Sean Greene contributed to this report. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Unlike previous films that felt more like video games, the graphics felt so realistic and texturized perfectly. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Formed in 1985 in response to rampant sexism in the art world, the Guerrilla Girls sought to revitalize feminism through the use of humor, protest, street art, and visually engaging graphics. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 July 2026 Microsoft says this first batch of games should be playable with 11-year-old GTX 950 graphics hardware, but recommends a 2017-era GTX 1070 Ti with 8GB of VRAM for best performance. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphics
  1. diagrams
  2. illustrations
  3. visuals
  4. figures
Noun
  • Use canvases to build diagrams for planning, documenting, and improving your workflow.
    — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • Someone other than the original builder should review the code or process diagrams.
    — Aaron Rallo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of diagrams
Noun
  • The book visualizes these geometries through hundreds of scale drawings and illustrations, backed up by thorough research and real-world examples of how transport networks fit into urban design.
    — Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • This bubbly look pairs a holographic mother-of-pearl-inspired base with graphic illustrations of sea life, including jellyfish, turtles, and cheeky fishtail (or mermaid tail) at the tips.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • In a series of group and individual photos, videos and vignettes, Minji, Hanni, Haerin and Hyein return to viewers with visuals that include references to their history together.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The sound effects The best sci-fi franchises are as recognisable for their sound as their visuals.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of visuals
Noun
  • Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Amkor Technology — Shares dropped 7% as the semiconductor packaging and testing provider gets set to report quarterly figures after the stock market closes.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of figures

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“Graphics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphics. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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