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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
Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This isn’t just a visual retro throwback to Lost in Space, though; its style also feels reminiscent of old 90s PC adventure games.
—Keith Langston, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Those who have been through major hurricanes may tell you of the surreal visual of watching their doors and windows bending to the pressure from the winds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
The visual sensibility is informed by Ailee’s day job.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This isn’t just a visual retro throwback to Lost in Space, though; its style also feels reminiscent of old 90s PC adventure games.
—Keith Langston, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
PowerPresent then turns that input into a structured presentation with layouts, visuals, and organized slides.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Those who have been through major hurricanes may tell you of the surreal visual of watching their doors and windows bending to the pressure from the winds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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The remodeled location will drop clothing, jewelry, electronics, the pharmacy, optical center, bakery, tire shop and food court, though the gas station will remain open.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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That reduces the optical power and is one of the most notable sacrifices in pursuit of a better gaming design.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Unlike last year, when advocacy groups on both sides staged more visible demonstrations, the off-track theatrics were largely absent.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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This was not a B-movie—money and care were spent, and that money and care are visible on-screen.—
Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Buchanan Studio’s signature Studio Stripe—a wide, graphic band screen-printed onto heavyweight Belgian linen—and its cotton velvets speak to impactful, sensual interiors.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The risks in the space market were made vivid this week with the launchpad explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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This is a vivid example of lawmakers inadvertently potentially cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Instead of piecing together diagrams manually, Visio gives you access to thousands of templates and over 250,000 shapes to map out everything from simple flowcharts to complex network diagrams.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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McGhee remembers his first dictionary at 3 years old and the diagram of a pyramid on page 1,607.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Hetzel was diagnosed with NF and an optic glioma that impacts her vision.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But let’s get back to that extraordinary customizable dashboard, one of the most noticeable features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Such a change would offer greater photographic versatility and make the iPhone camera that bit closer to a standalone SLR.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The best photographic window is very short.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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