Synonyms for Illustration
ˌɪl əˈstreɪ ʃənil·lus·tra·tion

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1. illustration

   In modern usage we may say that an allegory is an extended simile, while a metaphor is an abbreviated simile contained often in a phrase, perhaps in a word. The simile carries its comparison on the surface, in the words as, like, or similar expressions; the metaphor is given directly without any note of comparison. The allegory, parable, or fable tells its story as if true, leaving the reader or hearer to discover its fictitious character and learn its lesson. All these are, in strict definition, fictions; but the word fiction is now applied almost exclusively to novels or romances. An allegory is a moral or religious tale, of which the moral lesson is the substance, and all descriptions and incidents but accessories, as in "The Pilgrim's Progress." A fable is generally briefer, representing animals as the speakers and actors, and commonly conveying some lesson of practical wisdom or shrewdness, as "The Fables of Æsop." A parable is exclusively moral or religious, briefer and less adorned than an allegory, with its lesson more immediately discernible, given, as it were, at a stroke. Any comparison, analogy, instance, example, tale, anecdote, or the like which serves to let in light upon a subject may be called an illustration, this word in its widest use including all the rest. Compare FICTION; STORY.

   Synonyms:
   allegory, fable, fiction, metaphor, parable, simile

   Antonyms:
   chronicle, fact, history, narrative, record

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 5 votes

1. illustrationnoun

   artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

   Synonyms:
   representative, instance, exemplification, example

2. exemplification, illustrationnoun

   showing by example

   Synonyms:
   representative, exemplification, example, instance, typification, illustration

3. example, illustration, instance, representativenoun

   an item of information that is typical of a class or group

   "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"

   Synonyms:
   representative, congressman, object lesson, good example, instance, lesson, exemplar, case, example, voice, congresswoman, illustration, deterrent example, model, exemplification, interpreter, spokesperson, exercise

4. illustrationnoun

   a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand

   Synonyms:
   representative, instance, exemplification, example

Matched Categories

1. • Artwork
   • Demonstration
   • Representation

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. illustrationnoun

   Synonyms:
   elucidation, explanation, exemplification

2. illustrationnoun

   Synonyms:
   illustrative picture

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. illustrationnoun

   Synonyms:
   elucidation, exemplification, comparison, example, simile

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1. List of paraphrases for "illustration":

   illustrations, enlightenment, example, figure, artwork, picture, illustrative, illustrating, instance

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How to use Illustration in a sentence?

1. Democratic National Committee:

   It's a great illustration of' Distracting Donald.' This was one of the lowest moments in the history of the American presidency -- that press conference, trump blinked this week. He's Putin's poodle. And that's the reality.

2. Malika Favre:

   It makes me realize the importance and the role that art and illustration can play when it comes to social issues, it was something that was totally unexpected.

3. Michelle Krebs:

   The auto industry is a perfect illustration of the K-shaped recovery.

4. Sirine Shebaya:

   The circumstances at Farmville right now are a perfect illustration of the ways in which the ongoing transfers that ICE has insisted on continuing are contributing to the spread of coronavirus.

5. Ingrid Weir:

   Who you love is an illustration of you... but whomever loves you back is you... in HD.