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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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Just be sure to plan for how your landscape will change seasonally, ensuring year-round visual interest.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Abigail Stone, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Matt Shakman delivers the goods with an emphasis on character and story while still providing the most gorgeous visuals ever conceived for a MCU film.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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Adjective
Find calming scents at the whimsical Honey Water Candles and written and visual art at indie bookstore The Greyhound.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Just be sure to plan for how your landscape will change seasonally, ensuring year-round visual interest.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Noun
The Miami Vice vibe that has dominated South Florida’s visuals since the cop drama’s mid-1980s debut, with its emphasis on aggressive geometrics and glossy surfaces, was the antithesis of the welcoming oasis the couple envisioned.
—Abigail Stone, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Matt Shakman delivers the goods with an emphasis on character and story while still providing the most gorgeous visuals ever conceived for a MCU film.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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Its optical formula provides prime-quality background blurring power through the zoom range, something that no first-party APS-C zoom has accomplished.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
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Scientists know a lot of things about insect optical processing.—
Michael W. Clune,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Flights shows visible flames coming from the plane’s left engine soon after takeoff.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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Perhaps most visible is the President’s Golden Dome estimated at three years and $175 billion or more to develop.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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That has the effect of causing the star to move backward along the main sequence diagram.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
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They could not comprehensibly be assimilated into a single diagram.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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In a search of the apartment, police recovered a Glock 19 Gen 5 firearm with an optic sight attached.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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Final Thoughts Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports 4.0 Excellent The Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports is an ambitious effort from one of the best optic houses in the business.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Some people find that getting a tan makes their acne less noticeable, but these effects are temporary.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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Speaking of titles with a noticeable presence on the streaming originals list is Stranger Things, which hasn’t debuted any new episodes in three years.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Here is a really easy-to-follow story and graphic by my USA TODAY colleagues, including personal finance reporter Medora Lee.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
19 July 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.—
Eli Cranor,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Consider a vivid example that illustrates this principle.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Powell resurrects their vivid lives and artistry to paint a more humanizing picture of their legacy while exploring themes of sexuality, survival, grief and stardom.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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