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
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
In the current version of the technology, if even trace amounts of GHB are present in the liquid, graphics on the tattoo will change color from yellow to red in just one second.
—Ben Coxworth
july 26, New Atlas, 26 July 2025
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
The United States’s long-standing support for Israel is showing some limits as graphic images and reports of starving and emaciated children dying from hunger in Gaza have shifted public sentiment.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
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Noun
The reissue features nostalgic silhouettes such as strapless babydoll tops, ultra-low-rise shorts for women and the fan-favorite Hermosa bootcut jeans for men — all with the brand’s iconic retro top stitching, throwback appliqué graphics and seagull logo.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
In the current version of the technology, if even trace amounts of GHB are present in the liquid, graphics on the tattoo will change color from yellow to red in just one second.
—Ben Coxworth
july 26, New Atlas, 26 July 2025
Adjective
This works especially well for graphic prints or images with a bit of color-blocking, where the stripes can shine as the sole pattern.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
The United States’s long-standing support for Israel is showing some limits as graphic images and reports of starving and emaciated children dying from hunger in Gaza have shifted public sentiment.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic
Noun
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The screen shows an illustration of an attractive young blonde woman lounging on a couch.—
Salvador Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The coach points to Jaleel McLaughlin’s rookie season in 2023 as an illustration.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Consider a vivid example that illustrates this principle.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Powell resurrects their vivid lives and artistry to paint a more humanizing picture of their legacy while exploring themes of sexuality, survival, grief and stardom.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Stradivarius violins, renowned for their superior acoustics and visual beauty, have a certain mystique in the classical world.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Ripley hit the Riptide and scored a visual pinfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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These diagrams along with real time industrial IoT data guide everything from daily operations to half billion dollar maintenance projects.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Note: Data flow map is schematic, based on Rubin Observatory diagrams.—
Jonathan Corum,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Parents and students can do some back-to-school shopping and get deals on specific items that will be tax-free.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Outside of cases in which there are specific diseases causing adrenal insufficiency, there is no evidence that somehow the adrenal glands get overwhelmed and lose their ability to function.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The photographic update comes a matter of weeks after Parker previewed new Tame Impala material during a surprise DJ set at Barcelona’s Nitsa Club.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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The sighting marks the first photographic evidence of a dhole in this area.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Check out images of the iconic statue over the years.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Unlike the Soviets, who attempted to dictate public perceptions by manically managing the images of their exploits, NASA made the risky decision to allow its project to unfurl on live television.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Her collection features millions of childhood artworks across developmental milestones — from scribbles to finger paintings and pictorial works — and has served as a major source of inspiration for Belott’s own artistic practice.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Guests enjoy regional meals and vintage art, plus cycling and hiking trails and, most notably, Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos, a route through southern Spain’s most pictorial white villages.—
Jessica Benavides Canepa,
AFAR Media,
4 June 2025
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“Graphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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