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adjective

ˈvi-zhə-wəl How to pronounce visual (audio)
Definition of visualnext
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as in optical
of, relating to, or used in vision the eyes are the primary visual organs in humans

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as in visible
capable of being seen that funny expression was a visual hint that she was getting bored

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3
as in graphic
consisting of or relating to pictures visual evidence that could be presented in court

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as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description accounts of Civil War battles that are so grippingly visual that the reader recoils from the sight of so much blood

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visual

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noun

as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text the strong visuals in the beginning biology book compensate somewhat for the weak text

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Recent Examples of visual
Adjective
Certain genres, authors, and visual styles come to imply entire social identities before a single page has been opened. — Madelyn Johnson, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 This visual zoom-in on a specific area of the body was therefore never entirely arbitrary or random. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
Noun
The visuals show off the interior and exterior of the stadium, highlighted by a translucent dome. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Strong visuals help media outlets drive more views, a key metric for evaluating performance. — Alexander Storozhuk, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for visual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
  1. optical
  2. visible
  3. graphic
  4. vivid
  5. diagram
  6. optic
  7. noticeable
  8. photographic
Adjective
  • For optical networking, the primary constraint is indium phosphide, a specialty semiconductor that’s used to make the lasers that generate the light and the detectors that detect the light on either end of the fiber optic cable.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
  • In these works, Parsons moved away from saturated color and unlikely optical combinations to timeworn things, quietly acknowledging aging and the desire to make something that endures.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of optical
Adjective
  • The 30-minute video posted by Pfister of the Zimmerman’s Meat Market incident from earlier this year shows him, his wife, Pam, and another man holding their cameras to the deli’s front window, capturing what was visible inside.
    — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • No blood was visible, but one area glowed after being sprayed with Bluestar.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • The New Badge Makes Its In-Car Debut Last year Range Rover quietly launched a new graphic logo to complement the brand’s traditional logo, a stacked RR, with the lower R reversed and inverted.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • This article contains graphic descriptions of child murder, suicidal ideation, and an attempt to die by suicide.
    — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of graphic
Adjective
  • Her wild mane of curls and satiny crimson gown added a layer of vivid drama to the performance, accentuating her combo’s incendiary world-jazz sound.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • There are also various livery options, plus a vivid new Tangelo Orange color scheme reserved solely for the 420 Sport.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Definition of vivid
Noun
  • What mattered in the demonstration was Sparky’s ability to work with speech, handwriting, and a diagram while leaving the mathematical work to the student.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Students could then be assigned a diagram of the water cycle with missing labels; filling in the blanks on the diagram offers them a hands-on activity to reinforce the information in the quiz.
    — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 7 July 2026
Definition of diagram
Adjective
  • No area of the brain was spared from the shrinkage, but the change was especially pronounced in the optic lobes and the optic tract—the bundles of nerves that carry visual signals to the brain—with reductions of 52% and 62% respectively.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2026
  • And to prevent knock-offs, the collectible will feature the company’s new authentication packaging via its partnership with Octane5 and use micro-optic technology.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
Definition of optic
Adjective
  • Despite the lower amount of Texas wheat, consumers shouldn’t see a noticeable price increase for items containing wheat at the grocery store.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • Given the less noticeable crease, improved usability, upgraded battery chemistry, a quicker, more efficient processor, and dramatically more effective Cover Display software, the Z Flip 8 has a lot going for it.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Clear sight lines to the west-northwestern horizon will provide spectacular photographic opportunities, if the sky is clear.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • This larger image area allows for much more photographic information to be captured, which translates to a larger, sharper image with greater detail and low film grain (sandlike texture caused by light-sensitive particles in the film).
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Definition of photographic

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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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