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 boss fights are incredible, the sword play is fast and fluid, and the visuals are outstanding on both high and low-end gear. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Rapper and singer-songwriter has become known for her genre-blending music, visuals and internet presence. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Aaron Turpen / New Atlas Beyond the visuals, however, the Outback has also been changing thanks to who it’s sold to. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 The sequel trades in the gravitas of the OG best picture winner for pulpy soap opera and bonkers visuals. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The water fans will project visuals, with the fountain’s jets providing strategic storytelling support. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 More recently, he has become known for immersive performances and installations blending sound, light, visuals, and mathematical concepts. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026 The cute and fluffy scene in Zelensky’s office in Kyiv was the latest volley in a deadly serious battle of visuals that runs in parallel to Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s brutal four-year invasion. — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 This shift focuses primarily on visuals, with a new logo and campaign imagery. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visuals
  1. graphics
  2. diagrams
  3. illustrations
  4. figures
Noun
  • The distinctly Finnish Marimekko In Finland, bold graphics have become the trademark of Marimekko, the company whose fabrics, housewares and fashions have been adding vibrant colors and design to the world for 75 years.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The class also requires students to design, analyze and render complex 2D and 3D graphics, modeling, texturing, lighting and animation across multiple styles of video games.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of graphics
Noun
  • Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a hodgepodge of financial advice and confusing diagrams held together by anecdotes from Kiyosaki’s childhood.
    — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But then the control experiment was give the questions without showing the diagrams.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of diagrams
Noun
  • Written by Colin Meloy, best known as the frontman of the band The Decemberists, the book featured illustrations from his wife and children’s book illustrator, Carson Ellis.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Each volume is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations, poetry and new cover artwork.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • But Jarmond later worked with a search committee that included prominent UCLA figures Bob Myers, Adam Peters and Casey Wasserman on the hiring of Bob Chesney, who quickly injected hope and optimism into the football program.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The backlash went beyond online and reached political figures like New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who sent The Met committee a letter urging them to reconsider honoring Galliano.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of figures

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“Visuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visuals. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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