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illustration

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




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But this is only a memory — a child’s version of an experience, filmed with all of the bright colors and simple setups of an illustration in a storybook.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

A recent illustration of how the mayor expects businesses to compete: The owner of a Chicago pet-care store asked Mr. Johnson why the cost of her business license increased by 300%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

One illustration is the cost of a category called “computer software and accessories” in the consumer-price index.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

When she studied illustration at RISD, she recalls being surrounded by talented drafters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The story of New Coke, in other words, is a really good illustration of how complicated it is to find out what people really think.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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