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 visuals, of course; the movement of the platform is another thing.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The visuals feature the couple eating pasta out of a pot, drinking an Aperol spritz with Charli xcx and Donatella Versace, and dancing with a signora.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 10 June 2026
Only their goal is to also inject a modern edge in the industry, both via formulations and bold visuals.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The award-winning pop star, 28, has been named the face of MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam, kicking off her campaign with bold visuals and a special collection.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Reid plays this so well, but the direction is a little over the top, with drug-trip visuals that are too distracting to follow the dense-as-ever disjointed narration.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 8 June 2026
The set design is centered around the flooded, burned down, and demolished house that appears in the album visuals and is somehow still standing despite it all.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2026
On the visual side, create and edit images, remove backgrounds, upscale visuals, or even generate videos.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026
Other visuals to watch for can include drooping leaves.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The visuals feature the couple eating pasta out of a pot, drinking an Aperol spritz with Charli xcx and Donatella Versace, and dancing with a signora.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 10 June 2026
Only their goal is to also inject a modern edge in the industry, both via formulations and bold visuals.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The award-winning pop star, 28, has been named the face of MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam, kicking off her campaign with bold visuals and a special collection.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Reid plays this so well, but the direction is a little over the top, with drug-trip visuals that are too distracting to follow the dense-as-ever disjointed narration.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 8 June 2026
The set design is centered around the flooded, burned down, and demolished house that appears in the album visuals and is somehow still standing despite it all.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2026
On the visual side, create and edit images, remove backgrounds, upscale visuals, or even generate videos.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026
Other visuals to watch for can include drooping leaves.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visuals
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Not too long ago, the former engineer ran a successful but semi-obscure outfit that specialized in graphics processors for video games.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Per 49ers tradition, the graphics are gold and scarlet, but fans can shop merch for other teams at Abercrombie as well.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The sense of something fitting a space well can be felt without being overstressed with text and diagrams.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2026
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There’s no point postulating a soul that might rise beyond the reach of artificial illumination, because the very vault of the Universe is inscribed with radiant diagrams.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Zrike 8-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set This eight-piece ceramic container set is decorated with illustrations of Snoopy, Woodstock, and summer cherries.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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The study includes a map showing the distribution of whale fossils and whale falls in the Diamantina Zone as well as detailed illustrations of fossil crania.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Visuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visuals. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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