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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
Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
At Bristol-Plymouth, MacDonald studies digital and visual communications and enjoys science and social studies, especially the disability civil rights movement and advocacy.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
For another view-heavy spot, head to Skylon Tower's Revolving Dining Room, which while definitely a tourist spot, is worth a trip for the one-of-a-kind visuals above the falls.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
What a pilot could see The night of the crash, the Black Hawk crew was relying on what's called visual separation — looking out the window to avoid nearby passenger jets, according to investigators.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
At Bristol-Plymouth, MacDonald studies digital and visual communications and enjoys science and social studies, especially the disability civil rights movement and advocacy.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Cross-Functional Alignment Flowcharts help bridge gaps between technical and non-technical teams by translating specialized language into accessible visuals.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
For another view-heavy spot, head to Skylon Tower's Revolving Dining Room, which while definitely a tourist spot, is worth a trip for the one-of-a-kind visuals above the falls.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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Setup is a breeze, with tons of picture options coupled with powered optical zoom and lens shift for crisp, clear imagery.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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An actual cosmic void — which can indeed be a billion light-years (or more) across — has nothing to do with dark gas clouds and Bok globules, which are small, nearby clouds of light-blocking matter, particularly at optical wavelengths.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Like a rare daylight-visible meteor, a brilliant red fireball flashed before my eyes, interrupting a mindless moment of communion with nature.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 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.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
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Currently, creating those graphic depictions of children is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From its booming beginning to its playful passages, the music offered vivid contrasts.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Metaphorical thinking enhances learning by linking new concepts to familiar patterns, fostering creative problem-solving among non-experts, and aiding memory retention through vivid imagery, while expanding one's metaphor store through diverse topics can boost creativity in specialized fields.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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The car mechanic sees an interactive diagram and step-by-step repair instructions on top of the engine parts.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Pull in live data from Excel, SQL Server, or other databases, and your diagrams update automatically.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At least, that’s what some people are saying, in a photographic meme that’s been spreading around the internet for years and refuses to die.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Before joining the team in 2023, Stephen managed the photographic archive for multimedia publisher Future, working on everything from picture editing and content licensing to directing photo shoots.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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