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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

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as in to catalog

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as in to chart

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Recent Examples of diagram
Noun
The paintings could almost be diagrams for possible sculptures. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Guests will also receive a zine-style pamphlet with the same homespun appeal explaining each of the eight sections in RM’s words alongside a diagram of the room. — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 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
  • Seeking new crypto money, Christie’s and Sotheby’s cut all other legitimizing actors out of the loop with NFTs, elevating what might previously have been categorized as illustration, graphic art, or a social media meme to the status of fine art.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In colorful illustrations that are just as energetic and immersive as the text, Aaron Marin pulls the whole adventure together.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of illustration
Verb
  • That archive runs deep somewhere in a warehouse in New Jersey, with roughly 40,000 pieces in storage, which are currently being catalogued and mined for contemporary collections – as well as to dress the evening’s guests on this occasion.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • While their actual missions may remain secret, most classified military satellites can be easily tracked and cataloged from the ground.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of catalog
Verb
  • Her latest album, Worst Girl in America — her first major label release — has landed the singer her highest debut on the albums chart to date.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The series brings together chart history and firsthand stories from the artists who lived it, with a rotating lineup of hosts and guests discussing the records that defined their careers.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of chart
Noun
  • Although the Florida Division of Elections publishes data that include only active voters on their site, the Herald included active and inactive voters in all calculations and graphics, since inactive voters are still eligible to cast ballots.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Its graphics speeds were also significantly better, which will allow for smoother content creation work (and some light gaming) versus those lesser systems.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of graphic
Verb
  • Instinct says users can separately delete data indexed from outside sources.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Households with the highest incomes would see the greatest benefit from indexing capital gains to inflation.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of index
Verb
  • Hopefully, Cruise would have the confidence to loop back to taking risks.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The open center gives hand towels or bath sheets somewhere to loop through, rather than inevitably slipping onto the floor, and the handmade stoneware can hold up to 10 pounds.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • However, this concert was more about the sound and less on the visuals, which makes sense for a rock concert.
    — Rashad Alexander October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • To mark the launch, JioHotstar’s Big Bang visual was projected onto Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, with both brands sharing the display.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of visual
Verb
  • The shoe is classified as a sandal style, but comes up to the knees like a boot.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • To classify the upcoming back-to-back games as a test for the cornerbacks would be an understatement.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
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“Diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagram. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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