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Another word for illustration
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• noun (Context 1)
A picture, drawing, or diagram used to decorate or explain a text.
Usage Example
"The children's book features a beautiful watercolor picture on almost every page."
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picture
drawing
Strong
image
diagram
sketch
• noun (Context 2)
An example, anecdote, or fact serving to clarify or prove a point.
Usage Example
"The professor used the recent economic crisis as an example of how global markets are deeply interconnected."
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example
instance
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demonstration
exemplar
• noun (Context 3)
The action or process of illuminating, explaining, or decorating a text with pictures.
Usage Example
"He spent several months on the elucidation of the new botanical encyclopedia."
Strong
elucidation
explanation
clarification
Opposites of illustration
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of illustration varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
obfuscation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Illustration. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/illustration