illustration

[il-uh-strey-shuhn] / ˌɪl əˈstreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

demonstration, exemplification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

example explanation interpretation

STRONG

analogy case clarification elucidation instance model representative sample sampling specimen

WEAK

case history case in point for instance

NOUN

drawing, artwork that assists explanation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cartoon decoration depiction engraving etching image painting photo photograph picture sketch snapshot vignette

STRONG

adornment design figure frontispiece halftone plate tailpiece

WEAK

line drawing

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily

Tom has a more pressing motive than soothing petulance over illustrations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here was one more illustration of how our secret was no secret at all.

From Literature

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From MarketWatch

Designed by Na Song, the cover features drooping blue crayon text and a small illustration of a girl.

From Los Angeles Times