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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Some people prefer hanging them to dry, as the heat may cause graphics and logos to deteriorate.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Echo Apsey, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The birthday recognition drew criticism from some on social media, especially after graphic video of the incident went viral in conservative political circles.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Footage of the game showed off its sleek new graphics, with a doubles match leaving Mario reeling to connect with a volley as his feet slip in realistic grass.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Some people prefer hanging them to dry, as the heat may cause graphics and logos to deteriorate.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The graphical fidelity is impressive, and the animations are superb, especially on the characters' faces.
—Echo Apsey, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The birthday recognition drew criticism from some on social media, especially after graphic video of the incident went viral in conservative political circles.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic
Noun
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Graphic by Newsweek of a house snapped in two and an umbrella shielding it from a shower of dollar bills, with illustrations of coal and a nuclear power plant.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Artificial intelligence offers a vivid example.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to the Michigan State University Forestry Extension, the most vivid displays of fall foliage come after a stretch of warm days with plenty of sunshine and cool nights.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When consumed, the body breaks down the compound into psilocin, an alkaloid that can cause startling visual hallucinations and psychological effects, often including intense introspection.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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Invest in natural language query tools with visual explanations (graph traversal, source citations).—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Concept diagrams suggest projectiles could be configured for multiple missions, including anti-air fragmentation.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Students could then be assigned a diagram of the water cycle with missing labels; filling in the blanks on the diagram offers them a hands-on activity to reinforce the information in the quiz.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The severity, healing and availability of Purdy’s toe will depend heavily on which toe is injured and what specific part of the toe got injured.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This has been driven, in part, by the explosive growth of Google’s Nano Banana model, which allows for image editing through descriptive prompts rather than the more traditional photographic editing tools.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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More to Explore By documenting lushly hirsute Japanese officials alongside their beardless counterparts, portraiture preserved a photographic record of colonial subjects’ visibly inferior status.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hey Alexa, create an image of traders popping champagne in the New York Stock Exchange.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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In images taken from the Israel-Gaza border on Tuesday, plumes of smoke could be seen rising above the city, which is the largest in the Gaza Strip.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yeager was one of Hef’s go-to photographers, shooting eight centerfolds along with pictorial spreads.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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As for the pictorial tattoos on Abrego Garcia’s hand, marijuana leaves, crosses and skulls are widely used by people who do not belong to gangs.—
Louis Jacobson,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Graphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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