as in illustration
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the use of graphics in the text of the dictionary helps to break up the visual monotony of the page
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also graphical
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as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
the report offered many graphic details about the devastating earthquake that rocked the area
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as in visual
consisting of or relating to pictures
got a degree in graphic design
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Recent Examples of graphic
Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
In Coach, railroad attendants use items like railroad spikes and timetables to bring the historic experience to life, while the cars themselves feature new interior graphics of the Grand Canyon.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
But her graphic Oscars eyeliner may be our favorite look yet.
—Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This scenario also plays out when running many games at lesser resolutions, such as 1080p or 1440p, with higher graphics settings.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
In Coach, railroad attendants use items like railroad spikes and timetables to bring the historic experience to life, while the cars themselves feature new interior graphics of the Grand Canyon.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Teyana Taylor No matter how her night turns out award-wise, Teyana Taylor has definitely won the status of the queen of graphic eyeliner.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
But her graphic Oscars eyeliner may be our favorite look yet.
—Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic
Noun
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The 150 shops are a vital source of livelihood for many and an illustration of resilience.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Outside the office, Shelby is a faceted artisan intoxicated by pre-1900s scientific illustration, engraving and typography.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Spring herbs and a bright lemon dressing give it vivid colors and a fresh taste.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Snake hunter Mike Kimmel, who has hands-on experience attempting to capture them, described the challenge in vivid terms.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The data in question includes information on joint movements, speed, rotation, visual input, touch, pressure, and force.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Just like the verdant fields in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s visual arts landscape will be in full bloom this season, with a bounty of vibrant exhibitions and events to keep art lovers busy all spring.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic is testing a new update for Claude that will allow the chatbot to automatically generate interactive visuals, charts, and diagrams for select queries.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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In many of the world’s most intriguing superconducting materials, superconductivity appears only within a curved region of a phase diagram, rising to a peak before fading again.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Photography is a very descriptive medium.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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As a folky slowcore album discussing childhood woes with straightforward but descriptive songwriting, III doesn’t do much to break away from its obvious influences, chief among them Mark Kozelek.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Today, the museum is home to more than 32,000 works of art, and the merger in 2023 with the Museum of Photographic Arts only expanded that collection, adding to the museum’s photographic collections.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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My students are required to use numerous photographic references for their pieces.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Handout/Magen David Adom The MDA shared an image of first responders running to the scene of a fire in a residential area in Petah Tiqva, east of Tel Aviv, too.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hyland’s images convey this sense of loneliness.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An audit has to do with financial affairs and looking at some specific issues in a district.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those who want to de-stress or treat specific illness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Graphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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