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as in visible
capable of being seen
that funny expression was a visual hint that she was getting bored
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as in graphical
consisting of or relating to pictures
visual evidence that could be presented in court
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as in graphic
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
accounts of Civil War battles that are so grippingly visual that the reader recoils from the sight of so much blood
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as in diagram
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 visual
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Accessible rooms—including a hearing accessible room with visual alerts—are also available.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Ultimately, what results is a muddled mess and overcomplicated visuals that can cause customers to tune out.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Despite its inherent maximalism—the visual complexity of piled-high ingredients of varying textures and colors and temperatures and viscosities—a sundae is the most emotionally simple of desserts, and the most honest.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Accessible rooms—including a hearing accessible room with visual alerts—are also available.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Noun
Experience smoother frame rates and stunning visuals in the latest titles.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Ultimately, what results is a muddled mess and overcomplicated visuals that can cause customers to tune out.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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Reflected sunlight from interplanetary dust around the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter radiates across the (visible) optical spectrum and beyond.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Each will be lined with 18 optical modules containing 31 photomultiplier tubes that can spot flashes of Cherenkov radiation in the darkness at those depths.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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This was measured by a reduction in visible reactions including facial grimacing and guarding.—
Michael Franco
May 21,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
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If any visible moisture remains after cleaning, wipe the entire unit, especially the blades, with a dry towel.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Grab a diagram template and build a flowchart, org chart, or floor plan.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The system is working through visual state machines and sequence diagrams.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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For fashion's biggest night, Megan went for classic glamour in a custom Michael Kors Collection optic white lace goddess gown with crystal hand embroidery and an optic white faux fox opera coat with a sequin lining.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The impact of that indirect heat was particularly noticeable in our onion test.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Charlie Kaijo,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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If Vilardi had been a left-handed shooter, Oettinger would’ve needed to get to a very different spot at the top of his crease to remain square (shown by the blue line on the graphic below).—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Some consumers are likely choosing their cars’ colors to emphasize timeliness, as more vivid hues tend to come and go more quickly out of fashion.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This is not a new phenomena of the world feeling so vivid, so extreme, that finding an angle of approach is hard.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Perhaps there’s no better illustration of Faena’s success in cultivating regenerative relationships than artist-patron Lyra Drake.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Emblazoned with colorful graphics, the illustrations include, beach balls, popsicles, suns, bikinis, barbecue grills, and aptly fruits.—
Charlie Carballo,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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