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noun

ˈdī-ə-ˌgram How to pronounce diagram (audio)
Definition of diagramnext
as in illustration
something that visually explains or decorates a text the explanation of the process of photosynthesis is accompanied by a very useful diagram

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verb

1
as in to catalog

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as in to chart

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Recent Examples of diagram
Noun
At first blush, the definition might seem overly broad—like the same golden-ratio diagram laid over a picture of a cat, a supermodel’s face, a painting, and a sunset. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 A lot of effort went into researching different mystical, strange calligraphy and all kinds of diagram stuff that are in that. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
The black box of the human body was broken open and diagrammed in front of her; she was fascinated by the machinery. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2026 For one night, the coach known for her edge and emotion wasn’t diagramming plays for the longtime NBA coach. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diagram
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagram
  1. illustration
  2. catalog
  3. chart
  4. graphic
  5. index
  6. loop
  7. visual
  8. classify
Noun
  • But the circumstances provide an unusually good illustration of how potentially enormous financial advantage can be gained from knowing in advance what a president is about to say.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Holding cotton candy in one hand, Rani—whom Hudson shares with fiancé Danny Fujikawa—topped her long golden blonde hair with a cream cowboy hat that was embellished with her name and an illustration of a rose.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustration
Verb
  • The search for Earth twins Since the 1990s, scientists have cataloged more than 6,300 worlds orbiting stars other than our sun.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Morris’s book focuses only on the representation of real animals; cataloguing mythic and hybrid creatures would take another volume entirely.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of catalog
Verb
  • It’s charted for 44 weeks since its release last year with no signs of slowing down.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Now, Central Arizona cities are charting a course through a future with less Colorado River water.
    — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of chart
Noun
  • Its graphics processing capabilities were repeatedly extended into new arenas, most consequentially AI computing.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And inside, the shoe’s insoles are printed with graphics depicting piles of beads — just in case the inspiration was lost on anyone.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of graphic
Verb
  • The Register reported that Google Search had indexed the document and offered information from it as a search suggestion.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • According to new reporting by Reuters, which indexed data compiled by the research firm Data Center Watch, there are now hundreds of billions of dollars exposed to the growing risk of local opposition.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of index
Verb
  • Around 250,000 people are expected to attend the seven-turn race, which will loop around the east end of the National Mall and run down Pennsylvania and Independence Avenues.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • To solve, loop one end of the string around the peg on the parabola with an x-coordinate of –3 (y = 9) and attach the other end of the string to a peg with an x-coordinate of 4 (y = 16).
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • The sequel trades in the gravitas of the OG best picture winner for pulpy soap opera and bonkers visuals.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The water fans will project visuals, with the fountain’s jets providing strategic storytelling support.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of visual
Verb
  • Back then, Pluto was classified as a full planet, but the discovery of 1992 QB-1, as well as Kuiper Belt objects even larger than Pluto found later, raised questions about Pluto's status.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In some cases, LinkedIn says views of content classified as AI spam have decreased by as much as 40 percent.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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