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 artist Pushead, whose work emerged from the hardcore punk and skating communities as Metallica’s star rose, is the original creator of the graphics.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
For quote graphics, give me the exact words to feature.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Keeping the show simple, the former One Direction singer often used subtle graphics, a rarity with residency shows, keeping all the attention on him and his eight-person all-female band.
—Sarah Michaud, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
There are advertisements for saloon shows, soda fountains, car washes, and more, each one featuring time-period appropriate graphics.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
That's for CPUs (central processing units), not GPUs (graphics processing units), at least for now.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
Certain graphics on this page may be affected by ad-blocking software.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Since then, Hjeltness has expanded the shop’s focus from primarily everyday business printing — think business cards, letterhead, invoices — to additionally incorporate more colorful marketing materials, wide-format banners and storefront graphics.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
With the semicustom skis, customers pick the model and length and choose from hundreds of graphics that Meier has.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
For quote graphics, give me the exact words to feature.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Keeping the show simple, the former One Direction singer often used subtle graphics, a rarity with residency shows, keeping all the attention on him and his eight-person all-female band.
—Sarah Michaud, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
There are advertisements for saloon shows, soda fountains, car washes, and more, each one featuring time-period appropriate graphics.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
That's for CPUs (central processing units), not GPUs (graphics processing units), at least for now.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
Certain graphics on this page may be affected by ad-blocking software.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Since then, Hjeltness has expanded the shop’s focus from primarily everyday business printing — think business cards, letterhead, invoices — to additionally incorporate more colorful marketing materials, wide-format banners and storefront graphics.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
With the semicustom skis, customers pick the model and length and choose from hundreds of graphics that Meier has.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphics
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Full-time artisan Christina Argonish suggests starting with scrap paper or inexpensive origami sheets and following simple diagrams or online tutorials.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
18 Jan. 2026
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Dustin further diagrams all of this for the entire team in Episode 7.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 Dec. 2025
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The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Spectators, of course, get all the cool visuals of snow-animals, modern art and more creative artworks — and none of the work.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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RayNeo has already launched the next-generation Air 4 Pro at CES 2026, bringing improvements like HDR visuals and Bang & Olufsen sound.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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These students do not count toward the college's enrollment figures.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Graphics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphics. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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