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 The distinctly Finnish Marimekko In Finland, bold graphics have become the trademark of Marimekko, the company whose fabrics, housewares and fashions have been adding vibrant colors and design to the world for 75 years. — David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 The class also requires students to design, analyze and render complex 2D and 3D graphics, modeling, texturing, lighting and animation across multiple styles of video games. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The expansion will see Amazon Web Services (AWS) deploy 2 million additional Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) in fiscal years 2027 and 2028. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 The company claims the M6 offers up to four times faster AI performance and twice-as-fast graphics performance than the Mac mini with M4. — Tom Brant, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 However, to my surprise, the themes of the movie have a deeper appeal than the computer graphics. — Beth Collums, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Amazon Web Service is set to use an additional 2 million of Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs) across its infrastructure. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 There are also plaques and graphics identifying the car as a special edition. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Ramon Padilla and Janet Loehrke are graphics journalists at USA TODAY. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphics
  1. diagrams
  2. illustrations
  3. visuals
  4. figures
Noun
  • Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a hodgepodge of financial advice and confusing diagrams held together by anecdotes from Kiyosaki’s childhood.
    — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But then the control experiment was give the questions without showing the diagrams.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of diagrams
Noun
  • Written by Colin Meloy, best known as the frontman of the band The Decemberists, the book featured illustrations from his wife and children’s book illustrator, Carson Ellis.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Each volume is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations, poetry and new cover artwork.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • Just in terms of visuals, this affordable monitor will give you a leg up on the competition.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This shift focuses primarily on visuals, with a new logo and campaign imagery.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of visuals
Noun
  • But Jarmond later worked with a search committee that included prominent UCLA figures Bob Myers, Adam Peters and Casey Wasserman on the hiring of Bob Chesney, who quickly injected hope and optimism into the football program.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The backlash went beyond online and reached political figures like New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who sent The Met committee a letter urging them to reconsider honoring Galliano.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of figures

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“Graphics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphics. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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