as in illustration
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the explanation of the process of photosynthesis is accompanied by a very useful diagram
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Recent Examples of diagram
Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
While historical, the real driver of the book is her style guides, which highlight the vocabulary of diamonds, diagramming the parts of rings.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
According to court documents, the man unknowingly conspired with two undercover FBI agents for months, sharing handwritten diagrams of the military site and proposing an assault involving Molotov cocktails and assault-style weapons.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Some of them had stood in the driving rain on Monday, and when the jumper bridge looked too precarious for their liking, diagrammed in the mud their ideas for shoring up its support.
—Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
While historical, the real driver of the book is her style guides, which highlight the vocabulary of diamonds, diagramming the parts of rings.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
With complicated prompts, especially diagrams, Gemini produced nonsensical results in testing.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
According to court documents, the man unknowingly conspired with two undercover FBI agents for months, sharing handwritten diagrams of the military site and proposing an assault involving Molotov cocktails and assault-style weapons.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagram
Noun
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Eventually, the full Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) will catalog about 20 billion galaxies of all types, and from all times in the history of the Universe.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 June 2025
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While the boorish behavior of Twain’s shipmates is cataloged throughout (snapping off pieces of ancient monuments for souvenirs, for instance), his most flamboyant portrayal is a self-portrait.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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On Monday, Billboard reported that an impressive 16 songs of the album’s 21 tracks charted in the Hot 100.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Initially just the lead single for the group's second LP, the song quickly charted globally and became a staple track for nearly any Osbourne show, including his final concert earlier this month.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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The National Park Service runs the monument and its small visitor center, which is thorough, though nearly all graphics.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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Pros & Cons Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 is arguably one of the most exciting graphics cards in its RTX 50-series lineup.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The exemption would increase to $15 million per estate or $30 million for couples, and the exemption will be indexed for inflation.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
3 July 2025
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After 2028, the full child tax credit would drop to $2,000 but indexed to inflation.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 May 2025
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The route through the area that will be closed will loop along the Cumberland River and extend through neighborhoods like Rolling Mill Hill and the Gulch.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 July 2025
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There was just one problem: Top House Republicans weren’t looped in.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 July 2025
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The campaign utilizes storytelling, high-impact visuals and behind-the scenes content, and positions the brand at the intersection of sport, style and culture.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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Her music, visuals, and merchandise became part of a larger narrative: that joy, style, and identity are not just aesthetic choices, but political acts.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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More than 71% of the students are emergent bilingual and 17% are classified as immigrants, according to TEA data.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This year, Jim Bowden classifies 14 clubs as buyers, eight as sellers and eight as on the fence.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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