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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
Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
These new forms of rational approach to the natural world created a surfeit of information often conveyed through equally new modes of visual address.
—Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
The violence is more over-the-top, the visuals more absurd.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
On Tour Vogue caught up with the director to discuss his fashion influences, his approach to red carpet looks, and the power of visual storytelling through film.
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
These new forms of rational approach to the natural world created a surfeit of information often conveyed through equally new modes of visual address.
—Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
Kento Yamada, a filmmaker who also directed the show itself, helmed the visuals for the concert film as well.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
The violence is more over-the-top, the visuals more absurd.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
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Each aircraft is equipped with sophisticated optical and electronic sensors.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The report also alleges that Genki confirmed the existence of an optical sensor, and that fans the flames of existing speculation that the Joy-Con may double as a mouse, sort of how the Legion Go 2 TrueStrike controller does.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Alinda can be seen—using 10x50 binoculars—moving through the constellation Gemini, which is visible immediately after dark.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Similar to the northern lights, fungus’ natural light is sometimes so weak that it can’t be seen with the naked eye and requires a camera to be visible.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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Keep scrolling to reveal diagrams of each major investigation, charge or lawsuit these three Miami politicians face, along with the greatest hits of the Herald’s year-long investigation into Miami City Hall.Susan Merriam, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The document describes 19 specific rules, with detailed diagrams and explanations to help every referee crew get every call right, in every game, on every play.Sheldon Jacobson, Boston Herald, 3 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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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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And perhaps the most noticeable change: BMW eliminated the traditional gauge cluster in the dash in favor of a customizable digital version projected onto the windshield.Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Erivo has long been synonymous with her nails—but her manicures were especially noticeable while promoting Wicked.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
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Expand All Warning: This series includes scenes of graphic violence and language.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The insider crowd at the opening party at a modernist house in Baldwin Hills included a healer, a graphic novelist, a magician, a rapper.Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The problem is that the 1930s are beyond living memory, whereas the 1990s are still vivid to many of us.Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Kevin O'Neill, British comic artist and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen co-creator, dies at 69 The imagery in The Great When is so arresting and vivid.Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Source photographs for illustration above: Screenshots from Cameo.Sophie Haigney, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The illustration also includes a completely prostate Mickey Mouse, representing the Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC News.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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