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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 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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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
Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
The international nonprofit’s mission is to promote the art quilt as a creative visual work that is layered and stitched with a vision that the art quilt be universally respected as a fine art medium.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
The visuals of erupting volcanoes, shifting mountain ranges, and ocean expansion all feature heavily as well—and will probably be what half of my family remembers most about the series.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The large digit display features a visual flow rate indicator in the form of a row of LED dots indicating grams per second.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
The international nonprofit’s mission is to promote the art quilt as a creative visual work that is layered and stitched with a vision that the art quilt be universally respected as a fine art medium.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
In this visual, the biggest section of the triangle appears first, at the top.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
The visuals of erupting volcanoes, shifting mountain ranges, and ocean expansion all feature heavily as well—and will probably be what half of my family remembers most about the series.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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These optical spikes move through photonic circuits much faster than electrical signals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Generally speaking, optical technology is considered superior to copper for sending data over longer distances, in large part because the signal doesn't degrade at high speeds.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Given these conventions, the markings visible on the bomb have led to speculation that the JDAM shown in the images could be configured with an incendiary-type payload rather than a standard high-explosive filling.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Among the most compelling evidence the jury saw was bystander and police bodycam footage that showed the graphic and chaotic aftermath of the crash.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rodriguez frequently expresses her views in vivid terms, and in ways that can annoy her colleagues.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, during the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s led to long lines of cars at gas pumps that remain vivid memories for many.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Reuters/Elijah Nouvelage Authorities say the teen carefully plotted the shooting at his Barrow County high school, including allegedly leaving a notebook with handwritten instructions detailing the steps to prepare for the violence and a diagram of his classroom.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The labor-intensive process of converting play calls into diagrams has also proven to be a fertile learning ground for the crop of coaches that have come up under them.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Drones are using sonar, laser, optic and echo sound technology to look for debris on the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 metres.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Feb. 2026
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Eyeglasses Protect your eyeglasses and clear vision by using special optic cleaning cloths to remove smudges since microfiber cloths can cause delicate scratches on special anti-reflective and mirror coatings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The large police presence was noticeable even before the commissioners’ meeting, when 14 city police officers and sheriff’s deputies stood outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fine-line flicks also made a quiet but noticeable debut on runways for Giorgio Armani Prive, Jovana Louis, and Prabal Gurung.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Clevenger said McDonogh's greatest gift was his push to make sure The Courier Journal's photographic archive was kept safe.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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There may even be photographic evidence of me collecting my winnings.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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