graphics

noun

plural of graphic
as in diagrams
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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Recent Examples of graphics However, the most interesting aspect is that the Switch 2 version will offer a 30-frame-per-second (fps) mode and a variable graphics setting that targets up to 40fps. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 Tensor processing units, or TPUs, are the the company's homegrown AI chips that compete with Nvidia's graphics processing units. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Fans were drawn to the immersive quality of the edgy, glitchy graphics. — Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 Weeks’s wife, the designer Georgie Stout, created the brand’s recognizable graphics. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 Early in its history, Huang recalled realizing Nvidia had bet on the wrong graphics technology—and didn’t know how to fix it. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 31 July 2026 In theory, this wouldn’t merely help fellow drivers, but pedestrians and bicyclists as well, who might be more inclined to pick up graphics on the ground in front of them rather than lights above the road. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 July 2026 The project is a modern interpretation of the classic with visuals that can stand up to the movie-like graphics that gamers have come to expect. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Times graphics editor Sean Greene contributed to this report. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphics
  1. diagrams
  2. illustrations
  3. visuals
  4. figures
Noun
  • Agentic architectures make this worse in a way architecture diagrams don't show.
    — Claude Mandy, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • GitMind Basic aims to solve that by turning documents, videos, websites, audio recordings, and images into organized mind maps, summaries, and diagrams—all with AI.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of diagrams
Noun
  • Teaming with Eva Byrne for the book’s illustrations, Andrews and Hamilton hope their story inspires young readers to find their voice.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The mods think Reddit might have designated the website—and thus any post using its content for explanatory illustrations—as spam.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • The visuals will be accompanied by information on the science of the incredible event and details on how the agency is working to learn more about our sun.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The idea of allowing room for audiences to project something of their own meaning was important for both the visuals and the soundtrack.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of visuals
Noun
  • The universe pairs real-world figures with young protagonists, folklore and mythical beings drawn from across the continent, with the goal of introducing Asian stories to global audiences.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Statues of controversial figures were vandalized and taken down, with more than 160 Confederate works removed from public spaces in 2020.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of figures

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“Graphics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphics. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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