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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
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The rosiest outlook on AI deployment envisions an invigoration of the production landscape by bringing down costs in areas related to conceptualization, visual effects and animation, just to name a few.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Turn complex datasets into visuals that tell a story.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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Squid Game won six Emmys, including for lead actor, directing, production design, guest actress, special visual effects and stunt performance.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The rosiest outlook on AI deployment envisions an invigoration of the production landscape by bringing down costs in areas related to conceptualization, visual effects and animation, just to name a few.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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So Spielberg, obviously not so much for visuals or shots, but for thematic things like extraordinary things happening to normal, regular people.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Turn complex datasets into visuals that tell a story.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
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High-altitude dispersal of ash and sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere led to optical phenomena around the globe.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The semiconductor firm is a juggernaut working in the data center with Jensen Huang’s Nvidia to provide optical connectivity tech, but also with Amazon Web Services on its custom silicon — and apparently Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft, too.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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Because the peak lasts nearly 24 hours, the shower will be visible starting around 9 or 10 p.m. local time anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, though the best moment to catch the show is during the later hours of the night and predawn.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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One recent afternoon at AMD’s Santa Clara headquarters, Su was sitting with several senior executives in the CEO’s favorite corner conference room, where the offices of both Nvidia and Intel are visible through the glass.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kim Kardashian Reveals the Viral SKIMS Nipple Bra Was Modeled After Her Own Breasts The clip cut to the star pointing at a detailed diagram of the nipple bra.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Fifty years ago, a brash middle manager had a vision: a chip in a day The Project SWIFT fabrication line was based on sectors, as shown in this patent diagram of the system from 1973.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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However, Corning’s future revenue growth will benefit from its new optic products, including fiber, cables, and connectors, among others, aimed at reducing the overall installation costs.Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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But his rhetoric has taken a noticeable rightward turn in the weeks since Trump’s election victory, particularly on immigration, with Adams boosting the president-elect’s platform and appearing enthusiastic about the incoming administration.Anthony Izaguirre and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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In Sunday’s episode (Dec. 1), Moss wore sunglasses after fans showed concern after the Pro Football Hall of Famer appeared on television with a noticeable yellowish tint in his eyes.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The couple sported matching outfits for that occasion as well, with Cooper donning a bright red T-shirt with a pair of gray athletic pants, while Gigi wore a white graphic T-shirt tucked into blue Cotton Citizen jeans with a bright red sweater draped across her chest.Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Shields had built a career as a graphic designer and airbrush artist, creating T-shirts with images of rock stars.Daniella Walsh, Orange County Register, 7 Dec. 2024
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Be sure to stay through the credits as there are some pretty vivid clues about who Sonic and the gang may be facing next.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Based on Cormac McCarthy’s vivid novel, the film won the Oscar for best picture.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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There are two styles, animation and illustration, with a third style coming at a later date.David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Teaching Tips Uncover more of the archaeological findings of Çatalhöyük: Visit the Çatalhöyük Research Project website, which contains archive reports, illustrations, photographs, an extensive bibliography, and more.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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