as in illustration
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the use of graphics in the text of the dictionary helps to break up the visual monotony of the page
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also graphical
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as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
the report offered many graphic details about the devastating earthquake that rocked the area
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as in visual
consisting of or relating to pictures
got a degree in graphic design
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Recent Examples of graphic
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Our foot-long graphics card barely overlapping the edge of the side fan mount would be of little consequence to those hoping to use that mount, given that the gap behind the card is up to 111mm deep.
—PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Up top is the perfect vantage point to take in another of Austrian graphic artist Stefan Sagmeister’s works of a different scale.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Shares of the artificial intelligence cloud company, which rents out access to Nvidia’s graphics processing units to other technology companies, dropped more than 10% on Monday and fell below the initial public offering price of $40.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Our foot-long graphics card barely overlapping the edge of the side fan mount would be of little consequence to those hoping to use that mount, given that the gap behind the card is up to 111mm deep.
—PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Another one of our favorite modern wall clocks is this Japanese design that employs ash wood with graphic brushstrokes of black or white for contrast.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Up top is the perfect vantage point to take in another of Austrian graphic artist Stefan Sagmeister’s works of a different scale.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic
Noun
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The video features photos of members of the 12-member CID board alongside illustrations of 19th century slave auctions and black-and-white images from the 1960s civil rights movement.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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The optimum pack temperature for fast charging has been reduced from 95° C to 59° C, and the pack even weighs 25 lbs (11 kg) less than before. Audi Audi A cutaway illustration of the battery pack.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The discussion quickly revealed a vivid tapestry of how childfree adults navigate life after hours, with activities ranging from quiet nights streaming favorite shows to workout sessions, team sports, and reconnecting over dinners with friends.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The powdered packets taste similar, if not a bit stronger, with vivid hues from artificial food coloring.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Shakira was heavily involved as an artist, [with] a big visual voice in the process.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, The New Yorker earned two ASME Awards for Design, Photography, and Illustration, which recognize visual excellence.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Altar Stone seems to have traveled the greatest distance, but the bluestones—turquoise in the diagram on the left—were quarried 140 miles away, in Wales, and even the nearest stones were dragged 14 miles.—
Richard Grant,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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These are lower-end bike computers that, sure enough, could roughly tally with the rectangular diagram seen in the FCC documentation.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It is based entirely on the photographic evidence and the memories of the men who were there.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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On the heels of his success, Chamberlain relocated to England to shed his TV heartthrob image and train as a series actor.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The women aren't seen again until 11 hours later, when, at 4:30 p.m. a security camera recorded the grainy image showing Pearce with Christy over his shoulder at the top of the stairs.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For example, many engineering, scientific, or mathematical representations are pictorial or abstract.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Graphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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