Thesaurus results for VISUALS

visuals

noun

plural of visual

as in graphics

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 visuals The production itself was relatively stripped back, relying largely on the rail and a palette of pink and red lighting rather than some elaborate staging or visuals. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026 For many people, the right visuals and textures can set it off. — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 These transducers, combined with spatial audio and immersive visuals, work to support a nervous system reset of sorts. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 The indistinctiveness of the visuals is matched by the broadness of the characters and story. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026 From top to bottom, this portable is built to deliver fast frame rates and gorgeous graphics, with the RTX 5080 graphics card—our pick for the best value in Nvidia's current offerings—pumping out visuals to the 240Hz QHD+ display. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 With choreography from frequent collaborator Sean Bankhead, the visuals felt like a return to form, one that fans had long been anticipating. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 The character’s voice was built on AI from a company called ElevenLabs using Maytorena’s voice, with visuals of a working-class Latino man in his 30s, with a mustache, brown leather jacket and a hat. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Using projections and mapping technology, a light show displaying famous art works and abstract visuals sets a backdrop for musical accompaniment by an orchestra and choir, alongside narration sharing history about Sacramento and the cathedral. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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Compared with its first-generation predecessor, the Switch 2 has improved graphics and better processing power, allowing for new styles of play.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
That might explain why Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spent so much time reminiscing about the early days of the PC and graphics at this event.

— Tom Warren, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of graphics

Noun

Omelchenko appreciates the study authors’ ability to translate math to real life but notes that fully evaluating the possibilities of new stitches by using torus diagrams would be impractically expensive to compute.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
For learning experiences, Intelligent UI adds relevant images, charts, and diagrams to better explain the subject.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of diagrams

Noun

Look closely, and the intricate illustrations reveal themselves; take a few steps back, and the pattern reads softer and almost atmospheric.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Let Books Be illustrations by Loveis Wise, Hyesu Lee, and Mikey Burton.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrations

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The Justice Department also says Beijing is determined to sway American public opinion in its favor by cultivating relationships with political figures seen as having access to the levers of power.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Forty-five percent of adults 30 to 44 say the same; both figures have declined in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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