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
Cactus Jack artists are known for doing big visuals, from stage sets to music videos.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Guests are greeted with a custom cocktail and escorted to their seats around a circular table in a private room for a multi-course, multi-sensory dining experience complete with music and interactive visuals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s a lyrics-and-melody power to the interplay of sharp observations and visuals that dive deep into archival material — a fitting dynamic for a film about someone with a preternatural gift for infectious tunes.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
In the visuals, Robyn portrays a literal and more metaphoric bareness—there’s nudity, yes, but also a rawness to her look.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Along with its innovative approach to sound, the documentary features stunning visuals.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Interwoven between Muñoz’s warm, patient and interactive lessons are musical numbers that range from nursery range to rock to folksy with visuals that fluctuate between grounded and fantastical.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Mostly Mute Monday tells a scientific story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
—Big Think, 23 Feb. 2026
But what about a person sitting in front of a computer screen using artificial intelligence and data to create visuals.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Guests are greeted with a custom cocktail and escorted to their seats around a circular table in a private room for a multi-course, multi-sensory dining experience complete with music and interactive visuals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s a lyrics-and-melody power to the interplay of sharp observations and visuals that dive deep into archival material — a fitting dynamic for a film about someone with a preternatural gift for infectious tunes.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
In the visuals, Robyn portrays a literal and more metaphoric bareness—there’s nudity, yes, but also a rawness to her look.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Along with its innovative approach to sound, the documentary features stunning visuals.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Interwoven between Muñoz’s warm, patient and interactive lessons are musical numbers that range from nursery range to rock to folksy with visuals that fluctuate between grounded and fantastical.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Mostly Mute Monday tells a scientific story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
—Big Think, 23 Feb. 2026
But what about a person sitting in front of a computer screen using artificial intelligence and data to create visuals.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visuals
Noun
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But the company has to keep reeling in cash in order to finance its ambitions, particularly in paying for graphics processing units, or GPUs, and other infrastructure.—
Ashley Capoot,Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cherry blossom graphics cover the oversize headboards of each bed as the focal point in an otherwise minimal space, while suites include floor-to-ceiling graphic murals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What little remains of Sanders’ work has been handed down amongst his friends via an inch thick manila folder filled with yellowing and crumpled papers, replete with handwritten notes, occasional diagrams by Sanders, and more than a few mouse droppings littering the pages.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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In addition to this, a simultaneous thermal analyzer measures weight loss and energy change at temperatures up to 1,650°C to develop phase diagrams and determine melting points.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Esmé Shapiro’s wonderfully zany text and illustrations are sure to make kids laugh and fall in love with sweet, imaginative Ruthie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Martin had only a small social media presence, in the form of an Instagram page connected to him that featured illustrations, mostly of golf courses.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guard against miscommunications with authority figures.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Government officials say more than 2,000 detainees have been released under precautionary measures and at least 177 prisoners have received full amnesty benefits, according to figures provided by ruling party lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, who heads the parliamentary commission overseeing compliance.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Visuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visuals. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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