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 In a series of group and individual photos, videos and vignettes, Minji, Hanni, Haerin and Hyein return to viewers with visuals that include references to their history together. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The sound effects The best sci-fi franchises are as recognisable for their sound as their visuals. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026 The width of the perimeter expansion joint referenced by the Interior spokesperson is not clear from visuals, but at least one failure point appeared directly on the pool’s edge. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 In December and January, ZBB swapped sheds for Las Vegas’ Sphere with an eight-show residency that interwove captivating visuals with thoughtful lyrical storytelling. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Run by couple Yaya Onalaja-Aliu and Lloyd Griffiths, the account leads with stunning visuals and also has a significant reach on Pinterest, showcasing destinations that feel special. — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026 While effective for creating realistic visuals, these models prioritize image quality and creativity over physical accuracy and execution speed. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 In our newsroom this summer, 14 are engaged in a professional educational Sacbee course in journalism, working alongside our staff covering local news politics and sports; capturing visuals; and learning the ropes of audience engagement. — Scott Lebar, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Behind the Rain has stunning black-and-white visuals, with color coming in only at the very end. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visuals
  1. graphics
  2. diagrams
  3. illustrations
  4. figures
Noun
  • The story around this is quite well known, but back in the 1990’s, Nvidia failed to meet Sega’s console expectations for a new graphics chip, and Sega ended up utilizing NEC's PowerVR GPU for the mighty Dreamcast instead.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The company says the approach delivers accurate AI inference without depending on cloud infrastructure, graphics processors, or future quantum computers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of graphics
Noun
  • Someone other than the original builder should review the code or process diagrams.
    — Aaron Rallo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Greenwald has been known to draw diagrams for patients, showing them how to find their G-spot.
    — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of diagrams
Noun
  • One of the most poignant illustrations of shifting baseline syndrome comes courtesy of researcher Loren McClenachan.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • Some readers are moving away from Seuss because of racist and insensitive illustrations in Geisel’s books and cartoons.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • Leipzig had locker room issues a few years ago, when a few players were regarded as not pulling their weight — and Schlager was one of the senior figures who challenged them and urged them to improve their mentality.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Those figures are comparable only in some respects because private transaction values can include debt while public market capitalizations do not.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of figures

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