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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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Just be sure to plan for how your landscape will change seasonally, ensuring year-round visual interest.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
In the new Netflix movie, Sandler (Gilmore) uses a Callaway Chrome Tour Ball, so the Happy Gilmore 2 Limited Edition balls prominently feature popular visuals and quotes.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
Find calming scents at the whimsical Honey Water Candles and written and visual art at indie bookstore The Greyhound.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Just be sure to plan for how your landscape will change seasonally, ensuring year-round visual interest.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Noun
The display offers comprehensive color coverage and stunning 4K visuals powered by Quantum mini LEDs.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
In the new Netflix movie, Sandler (Gilmore) uses a Callaway Chrome Tour Ball, so the Happy Gilmore 2 Limited Edition balls prominently feature popular visuals and quotes.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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Its optical formula provides prime-quality background blurring power through the zoom range, something that no first-party APS-C zoom has accomplished.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
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What was particularly interesting about the optical polarization was the fact that it was oriented in the same direction as the angle of X-ray polarization.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Flights shows visible flames coming from the plane’s left engine soon after takeoff.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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Perhaps most visible is the President’s Golden Dome estimated at three years and $175 billion or more to develop.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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That has the effect of causing the star to move backward along the main sequence diagram.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
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They could not comprehensibly be assimilated into a single diagram.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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In a search of the apartment, police recovered a Glock 19 Gen 5 firearm with an optic sight attached.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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Final Thoughts Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports 4.0 Excellent The Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports is an ambitious effort from one of the best optic houses in the business.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Some people find that getting a tan makes their acne less noticeable, but these effects are temporary.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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While Skai did point out noticeable shedding in the front of her hair, her overall appearance looks healthy.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Here is a really easy-to-follow story and graphic by my USA TODAY colleagues, including personal finance reporter Medora Lee.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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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.—
Eli Cranor,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The film — a vivid portrayal of homelessness and mental health on the streets of London — bowed in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar in May to solid reviews and an enthusiastic 5-minute standing ovation.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Her hair is a vivid true scarlet, Crayola marker red—not auburn, not cherry cola, not copper, not strawberry—and worn long and pin-straight with bangs.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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