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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Recent Examples of diagram
Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
While historical, the real driver of the book is her style guides, which highlight the vocabulary of diamonds, diagramming the parts of rings.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
When Did Mammals Begin to Thrive? Mesozoic era diagram with Morganucodon.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Some of them had stood in the driving rain on Monday, and when the jumper bridge looked too precarious for their liking, diagrammed in the mud their ideas for shoring up its support.
—Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
While historical, the real driver of the book is her style guides, which highlight the vocabulary of diamonds, diagramming the parts of rings.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Documents requested include information about voting machines; voter rolls; software; software updates; hardware, including forensic-grade copies of hard drives; diagrams of all equipment, including network and Wi-Fi components; and flash drives that carry election results.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
When Did Mammals Begin to Thrive? Mesozoic era diagram with Morganucodon.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagram
Noun
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The Grok logo is being displayed on a smartphone with Xai visible in the background in this photo illustration on April 1, 2024.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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Throughout the book, the authors, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser, were able to display their own voices and illustration styles by each taking on one phase.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 July 2025
Verb
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For instance, the researchers cataloged some streaks next to a fresh 140-meter crater that formed when a relatively small meteorite hit the surface of Mars just a few years ago.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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Codified, or explicit knowledge, is defined as information that is captured and cataloged and converted into knowledge that is ready for people to use – ideally to make more money.—
Stephen Diorio,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The film charts Mitchell’s journey from Maine to Washington D.C. to almost six years as senate majority leader to being selected by Bill Clinton as the special envoy for Northern Ireland.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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The podcast has garnered over 14.3 million YouTube views, 10 million audio listens, 17 million TikTok likes and 117 million views across TikTok and Instagram Reels this past year, all while charting #1 on Spotify’s top comedy podcasts.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Digital assets like graphics, videos or even software need to reflect the latest trends and tech to stay relevant.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The collaboration, which features punchy graphics, leather statement carry-alls in exhilarating colors, and even reimagined classic silhouettes with Mowalola’s edge.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 July 2025
Verb
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This figure will be indexed annually for inflation.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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For decedents dying in 2026 and beyond, up to $15 million (and $30 million for couples) is exempt from the federal estate tax, and this exemption will be indexed for inflation.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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Over the weekend, the two massive movie screens were looping (repeatedly) classic American movies such as American Graffiti and 2001: A Space Odyssey.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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For added safety, Waymo trained Rider Support agents who can assist teens and loop in their parents if needed.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 July 2025
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It’s designed for sheer entertainment, eye-popping visuals and a fun evening out.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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However, visuals aren’t the only thing the book has to offer.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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More than half of the cases — 417 — were classified as immigration violations.—
Norma Galeana,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Cashews are classified as tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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