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as in diagrams
something that visually explains or decorates a text
this book on birds has gorgeous illustrations
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as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
forced to give several illustrations until she was understood
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as in pictures
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
the doctor sketched an illustration to explain the procedure to the patient
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as in examples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
chose one essay as an illustration of the high quality of the collection
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Recent Examples of illustrations
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.
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Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Native American artists produce a vast array of art from jewelry and fashion to illustrations and bronzes; among that artwork, some is produced in a traditional style, others in radically contemporary styles.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While there are four collectible special-edition packs of these new Stuf of Legends Cookies, with illustrations by renowned Marvel Comics artist Todd Nauck, only three packs are hitting shelves.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
An impressive and ambitious permanent art collection ranges from Olafur Eliasson to Hergé Tintin illustrations.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The film is based on the bestselling children’s book written by Marc-Uwe Kling, with illustrations by Astrid Henn.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Artworks by seven artists include illustrations, sculptures, screen printing, comics and collaborative projects that explore themes of humor, nostalgia and the subtle complexities of life.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Native American artists produce a vast array of art from jewelry and fashion to illustrations and bronzes; among that artwork, some is produced in a traditional style, others in radically contemporary styles.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While there are four collectible special-edition packs of these new Stuf of Legends Cookies, with illustrations by renowned Marvel Comics artist Todd Nauck, only three packs are hitting shelves.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
An impressive and ambitious permanent art collection ranges from Olafur Eliasson to Hergé Tintin illustrations.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The film is based on the bestselling children’s book written by Marc-Uwe Kling, with illustrations by Astrid Henn.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Artworks by seven artists include illustrations, sculptures, screen printing, comics and collaborative projects that explore themes of humor, nostalgia and the subtle complexities of life.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrations
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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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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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Confidence isn’t created by explanations.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Of course, other explanations are possible.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Deuxmoi showed pictures of McRae and Hughes dining at Anton’s in the West Village the month prior.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In these 2-foot-square pictures, long-haired nude female figures in close Edenic companionship with wild beasts poke their heads out from behind lush tropical foliage, and stare, unsettlingly, straight outward.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chief revenue officer Ryan Taylor said some customers are now signing initial deals of $80 million to $96 million within months and rapidly expanding usage, citing examples of utility and energy clients whose annual contract values quadrupled or quintupled in 2025.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brunch has worked with a myriad of collaborators since its 2020 launch, with some examples being Prince Tennis, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Coca-Cola.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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For both the Olympians and Paralympians, the kits offer modern silhouettes and graphics that speak to the country’s landscape and environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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She's also reached out to sheriffs across the country and to former federal prosecutors to reconcile conflicting legal interpretations, acting as a behind-the-scenes conduit for change.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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South Korea’s legislature hasn’t ratified the trade agreement due to a dispute over conflicting interpretations of its implementation.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to the outlet, the belief is that photos or other physical depictions, such as paintings or film, can encourage vanity and individualism — traits that conflict with their emphasis on humility.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Blanche said Friday that the documents withheld fell into categories that were permitted under the Act to be withheld, including medical files, depictions of child pornography and other sensitive materials.—
Hallie Jackson,
NBC news,
2 Feb. 2026
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Francis is one of a growing number of Africans fighting for Russia in Ukraine, though exact figures are not known.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Front Page Highlights Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.—
Nicholas Confessore Devlin Barrett Kurt Streeter Amy Qin,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Illustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrations. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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