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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
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
The device meets visual assessment requirements for ISO, ASTM, AATCC, and BSI standards.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2025
Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
The technology merges high-quality visuals with the energy of the live crowd, creating an immersive experience that bridges the virtual and physical worlds.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The visual, co-directed by OK Go’s Damian Kulash and filmmaker Chris Buongiorno, uses 64 mobile phones to create a mosaic of 64 different videos, which, when combined, seamlessly create one giant image.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
The device meets visual assessment requirements for ISO, ASTM, AATCC, and BSI standards.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is a steal at 26% off, offering smooth performance and vibrant visuals for streaming or gaming.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
The technology merges high-quality visuals with the energy of the live crowd, creating an immersive experience that bridges the virtual and physical worlds.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
Adjective
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That’s partly because its spectra in starlight cannot be seen in the optical wavelength, but only in the near-infrared or the ultraviolet.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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When fully assembled, M1 will be the largest mirror ever built for an optical telescope.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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But there are other, less visible effects that space weather has on the atmosphere.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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However, a much more impressive lineup will be visible from Febrary 28, when Mercury also joins the fray, and seven of our solar system's planets will be visible all at once just after sunset.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Think of your top skills and knowledge like a vin diagram.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Into both panels, Martin cut out recesses, some of which contain found images of sunsets and taxonomic diagrams of frogs.—
Sarah Khan Jameson Montgomery Cathy Erway Lindsey Tramuta Jameson Montgomery Reggie Nadelson,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The first symptom to appear is diabetes mellitus, usually diagnosed around age six, and optic atrophy (progressive vision loss) around age 11.—
Carisa Brewster,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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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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The difference in how Andrew carries himself now is noticeable, Caroline said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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For a movie that looks so remarkably good – from the oppressive, classical set design to the astounding lighting work – Ash's (Rook this time around) uncanny comeback was a noticeable exception.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 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.—
Jack Schnedler,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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In addition to vinyl, which is now a No. 1 bestseller on the retailer, Amazon’s lineup includes crewneck sweatshirts, graphic tees, CDs, cassettes, and posters featuring the abstract illustration.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This collaboration breathes fresh energy into the genre, creating a vivid tableau of love, deception, and undercover pursuits.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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Paying homage to the rich ecosystem, each chair back tells a story through vivid local wildlife photography.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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And that was really what started this concept of the illustrations, and the story happening in the book.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Photograph: Mother Jones illustration; Getty This story originally appeared on Mother Jones and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.—
Anna Merlan,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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