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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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as in graphical
consisting of or relating to pictures
visual evidence that could be presented in court
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as in graphic
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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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
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 May 2025
Photos from student protests showed hundreds of teenagers adopting many of the visual cues used in the pro-democracy demonstrations, like the three-finger salute and yellow rubber ducks.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Agnes Chang, New York Times, 14 May 2025
There are nine questions total, and some have corresponding visuals that are needed to answer the questions.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
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Adjective
Through each transformation, the show offers a visual and emotional unveiling, reminding viewers what happens when people are styled and seen, with intention.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 May 2025
Photos from student protests showed hundreds of teenagers adopting many of the visual cues used in the pro-democracy demonstrations, like the three-finger salute and yellow rubber ducks.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Noun
The visuals showed clear damage to what looks like a hangar.
—Agnes Chang, New York Times, 14 May 2025
There are nine questions total, and some have corresponding visuals that are needed to answer the questions.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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Most of Canon's RF zoom lenses include optical stabilization, too, and in those instances, the systems work in tandem.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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From ultra short hair on Tessa Thompson to Janelle Monae’s optical illusionary beauty, here are all of our favorite moments from the red carpet.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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But for now, that was the only visible sign that the school in the Philadelphia suburbs had a new famous alumnus.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The vista, also called the Slash, mostly spans remote areas but is visible from certain land crossings, as well as Google Earth.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Lucy is outfitted with a plaque that includes messages from prominent thinkers of our time and a diagram showing the positions of the planets on the date of Lucy's launch.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
6 May 2025
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Here is a diagram that shows some of these examples.—
Natalie Proulx,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Inflammation of the optic nerve head (the part inside the eye), a form of optic neuritis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While Steve Austin's presence at WWE WrestleMania 41 was a highlight for many fans, his entrance wasn't without a minor, yet noticeable, hiccup.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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While all of the men had shaved heads and were wearing cloaks with a mysterious symbol on the back, the group's most noticeable trait was that each and every member had Glasgow smile-type scars carved into their faces.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The agreement will create $5 billion worth of new market access and $6 billion in additional revenue for the U.S., according to a graphic Trump posted on his Truth Social account.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Market Pantry Kosher Dill Pickle Spears Tasters noted notes of vinegar in these pickles, as well as a vivid color.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Unmoored by the death of her husband and armed only with a camera, her dog Charlie, and her vivid imagination, Vesta becomes obsessed with uncovering Magda’s identity and fate.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Given the global report from the IMF, these individual country case studies are live illustrations of the challenge ahead globally.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Quick Dry This multi-purpose hair cream speeds things up while also tackling frizziness and other common vexations By India Knight Photo illustration by Chop Choppish Shop Read On Bust a Move Sun’s Out, Buns Out ’Tis the season to show them off.—
Tuppence Middleton,
Air Mail,
8 May 2025
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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