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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
Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
However, instead of being discouraged by the lack of visual references in AI and the rapidly evolving world of information and technology, Mesfin saw an opportunity to rewire the machine.
—Kade Krichko, Outside, 19 Aug. 2025
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Accompanying the single, Cardi directed a luxurious visual alongside Patientce Foster.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The prosthetics, the stunts and then the visual effects afterward were just massive.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
However, instead of being discouraged by the lack of visual references in AI and the rapidly evolving world of information and technology, Mesfin saw an opportunity to rewire the machine.
—Kade Krichko, Outside, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Putin, a worldwide pariah, did score some wonderful visuals, including U.S. troops kneeling to literally roll out the red carpet by his plane.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Accompanying the single, Cardi directed a luxurious visual alongside Patientce Foster.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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However, the company still claims to have improved the 2X digital zoom option to be even more like an optical zoom.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, laser displays typically rely on complex, bulky optical systems to deliver laser light precisely where it is needed on screens.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The White House announced on July 17 that the Republican leader had been recently diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition, after images taken of the president showed visible swelling in his lower legs.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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However, these complementary investments are costly, long-term, and often difficult to measure, whereas the short-term gains from deploying generative AI (automation, efficiency, cost savings) are more visible and easier to capture in performance metrics.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Gemini’s multimodal engine natively handles short video clips, diagrams, and complex visual reasoning, and demonstrates deep contextual understanding.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Andersson showed a simple circuit diagram for a modified charger that would be immune to the overheating problem reported here, and urged EV manufacturers to embrace it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scott Summers, the leader of the X-Men team from Marvel comics who's capable of firing optic blasts, in 2000's X-Men.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The diagnosis was optic atrophy, which meant no blood flow was reaching the nerve.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The lines on the court illustrate the noticeable boundary differences.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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There's a noticeable difference between similar comforters made with down and down alternatives.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 Aug. 2025
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.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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After all, the cable network and its streaming service, HBO Max, knew the hardcore nature of Peacemaker with the release of Season 1 — which was also rated TV-MA — mainly because of the graphic violence in the series and its rough language.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Make your way up to the college town of New Paltz and eat, shop, stroll and experience some of the most vivid, colorful foliage the East coast has to offer.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This is why a song can transport you back to a specific moment in time, evoking vivid memories and emotions.—
Lindsay A. Fleming,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Topline The Department of Homeland Security has posted illustrations depicting the beauty of 1940s Washington, D.C., across multiple social media posts this week, drawing criticism from some who say the Trump administration is glorifying a pre-civil rights era United States.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek illustration showing redistricting states.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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