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Illustrations

Verb / ˌɪlʌˈstreɪʃʌnz / Another word for illustrations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Illustrations are pictures or drawings that are used to explain or decorate something.

Synonyms & similar words

example representative instance exemplification illustration pictures drawings diagrams sketches figures visuals images portraits caricatures cartoons artwork paintings photos prints plates cuts engravings etchings woodcuts lithographs

Synonyms by register

Formal

depictions representations diagrams figures

Informal

pics drawings graphics images

Literary

emblazonments illuminations pictorials

Antonyms

obscurity text writing prose verbiage description

Common collocations

  • book illustrations
  • technical illustrations
  • medical illustrations
  • illustrations for
  • illustrations in
  • illustrations of
  • illustrations by

Word family

noun illustration
verb illustrate
adjective illustrative

Usage note

While 'illustrations' can refer to any visual aid, it is most commonly associated with pictures or diagrams in books or documents. Ensure the context clarifies whether you mean visual representations or examples.

Example sentences

  1. The illustrations in this book are amazing!
  2. I love looking at the illustrations in children's books.
  3. The artist created beautiful illustrations for the magazine article.
  4. The textbook had helpful illustrations to explain the concepts.
  5. The museum had an exhibit of illustrations from famous children's books.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but the right illustration can tell an entire story.
  • The best illustrations are the ones that make you feel something.
  • Illustrations are the key to unlocking a child's imagination.

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