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as in diagrams
something that visually explains or decorates a text
this book on birds has gorgeous illustrations
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as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
forced to give several illustrations until she was understood
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as in pictures
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
the doctor sketched an illustration to explain the procedure to the patient
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as in examples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
chose one essay as an illustration of the high quality of the collection
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Recent Examples of illustrations
The pretty packaging features illustrations inspired by the plants from Kew’s historical archives.
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Its whimsical illustrations and memorable characters have captivated generations of readers and inspired several movies of the same name!
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The suspense, humor and rich illustrations make this a favorite for Hanukkah celebrations.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The story highlights themes of kindness, family and the joy of the Hanukkah tradition of making latkes and is accompanied by charming illustrations.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Clearly proud of his creative parents, Arjun offers a tour of Patel’s office, which is filled with wooden dolls, Hindu gods and goddesses, illustrations and his and his brother’s artworks.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The recipes are easy to follow thanks to kid-friendly illustrations and simple step-by-step instructions.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
The set also includes a hardcover coffee table book featuring movie stills and illustrations from Bergman’s most memorable films.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Inscriptions and illustrations line the walls of a cell in the prison.
—Richard Engel, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Its whimsical illustrations and memorable characters have captivated generations of readers and inspired several movies of the same name!
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The suspense, humor and rich illustrations make this a favorite for Hanukkah celebrations.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The story highlights themes of kindness, family and the joy of the Hanukkah tradition of making latkes and is accompanied by charming illustrations.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Clearly proud of his creative parents, Arjun offers a tour of Patel’s office, which is filled with wooden dolls, Hindu gods and goddesses, illustrations and his and his brother’s artworks.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The recipes are easy to follow thanks to kid-friendly illustrations and simple step-by-step instructions.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
The set also includes a hardcover coffee table book featuring movie stills and illustrations from Bergman’s most memorable films.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Inscriptions and illustrations line the walls of a cell in the prison.
—Richard Engel, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrations
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There are a couple of possible explanations.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, there are some COMPLETELY non-exotic explanations as well.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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This forces models to have to reverse engineer the ideal behavior from examples and leads to poor data efficiency and decision boundaries.John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those are akin to having put together examples of people playing a sport, some examples containing no mistakes, and other examples revealing discernable mistakes.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, these are far-afield interpretations of Kris Kringle chic.Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Understanding how devices log activity, what processes can trigger certain data points, and the potential for alternative interpretations can be critical in effectively challenging or defending digital evidence in court.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Biographical portraits of pop stars, all in national tours at The Bushnell, ranged from Cher to Neil Diamond to Fanny Brice to Michael Jackson.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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Larry’s is located in a former Victorian coal storage hung with 100 portraits of famous faces who have graced the stage of the West End.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Expect to see social media platforms integrate AI tools, enabling users to create personalized visuals and posts.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Just design the e-gift card with the visuals of your choice, personalize it with the recipient’s details and write a message and the gift will be emailed to them right away or on the date and time of your choosing.Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Illustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrations. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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