illustration

Example Sentences

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Top image shows a digital illustration of the surface of Mars.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The illustration showed a cow proudly standing next to a strange collection of useless objects labeled as tools.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Peter uses 3D modeling, animation and illustration to break down complex topics and give context to developing stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The order, accompanied by an AI-generated illustration of a World War II-era hospital ship flying the U.S. flag, was confusing to many, and justifiably so.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

If the text is cautious, the accompanying illustration is not: it shows only three sublunar spheres, of earth, air and fire.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton