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adjective

ˈvi-zhə-wəl How to pronounce visual (audio)
Definition of visualnext
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as in optical
of, relating to, or used in vision the eyes are the primary visual organs in humans

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2
as in visible
capable of being seen that funny expression was a visual hint that she was getting bored

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3
as in graphic
consisting of or relating to pictures visual evidence that could be presented in court

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4
as in vivid
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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visual

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noun

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
Adjective
The team also tested whether the upconverted IR light could drive a biological visual system, rather than just a camera. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 With Kris, Billy is delivered from these visual abstractions, just as Kris, with Billy, is freed from her intellectual ones. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Noun
There’s an edge and inherent darkness in both your sound and visuals. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 The protests seemed to intensify following the visuals of police repression, which were disseminated widely on social media by independent journalists and protesters. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for visual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visual
  1. optical
  2. visible
  3. graphic
  4. vivid
  5. diagram
  6. optic
  7. noticeable
  8. photographic
Adjective
  • The work is still at the microwave stage, so researchers must now adapt the concept to the much higher optical frequencies used in real photonic circuits while overcoming challenges such as material losses and large-scale fabrication.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There is a new, connected health care experience, which marries the pharmacy, optical and hearing centers into one suite.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of optical
Adjective
  • Outside the path of totality, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of Europe shortly before sunset, while northeastern North America sees a shallow partial eclipse during the afternoon.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There will be visible signs of this construction project near the stadium, but TxDot officials do not anticipate road closures.
    — Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • The music video — which includes a graphic content warning at the start — features symbolic and gory imagery of societal expectations and fame.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Motion graphic designer and illustrator Kawakami Takashi returns as the designer of TIFFCOM’s 2026 key visual, an illustration of Tokyo previously featured on the cover of pop-culture magazine Brutus.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of graphic
Adjective
  • While only a handful appear each hour before the shower reaches maximum activity, early Perseids are known for producing vivid green fireballs and long-lasting glowing trails.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Watching a teenager step up, take initiative and unlock his potential early is an incredible feeling—a vivid testament to what is possible when accessible local infrastructure exists to lift our kids up.
    — Talyn Green, Washington Post, 29 July 2026
Definition of vivid
Noun
  • On a screen, Li pulled up an intricate diagram of a factory for the Tsingtao Brewery, one of his customers.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Google Docs users will be able to generate and modify images, diagrams, and infographics within a document using Gemini.
    — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of diagram
Adjective
  • No area of the brain was spared from the shrinkage, but the change was especially pronounced in the optic lobes and the optic tract—the bundles of nerves that carry visual signals to the brain—with reductions of 52% and 62% respectively.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2026
  • And to prevent knock-offs, the collectible will feature the company’s new authentication packaging via its partnership with Octane5 and use micro-optic technology.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
Definition of optic
Adjective
  • Although the moon’s dark umbral shadow will miss North America, millions of people will still see the moon take a noticeable bite out of the sun.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sodium-ion chemistry also performs well in cold weather, where conventional lithium-ion batteries often experience noticeable reductions in charging speed and driving range.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The photographic promise of the star in an easy, lighthearted mode is borne out by a clutch of songs that drift by for the most part in that dreamy, gossamer-like higher vocal, more of a whisper than her signature belt.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 31 July 2026
  • Clear sight lines to the west-northwestern horizon will provide spectacular photographic opportunities, if the sky is clear.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of photographic

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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visual. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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