Web Design Elements

noun a visual representation or design

adjective vividly or clearly described or depicted

• The graphic design of the advertisement was very eye-catching.
• I love the graphic on your t-shirt, where did you get it?
• That graphic novel is totally rad, you should check it out.
• The author used a graphic description to paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

noun a word or phrase written in italic font

adjective a typeface with letters slanting slightly to the right, often used for emphasis or to indicate titles of works

• In academic writing, it is important to use italics for book titles.
• Can you please italicize the important points in the presentation?
• I love how that word looks italicized in the text.
• Her words were like italicized reminders of the past, standing out in the conversation.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'quotes'

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'straight'

• It is important to use straight quotes when writing formal documents.
• Make sure to use straight quotes in your emails and messages.
• I always forget to use straight quotes when texting my friends.
• She always speaks in straight quotes, never beating around the bush.

noun a set of rules for writing and designing documents for a particular organization or publication

• The architect designed the house style to blend in with the surrounding historical buildings.
• I love the house style of that cozy cottage with the white picket fence.
• Check out the cool house style of that new pad down the block.
• Her fashion sense is definitely house style - classic and timeless.

noun a small disc or knob sewn on to a garment, or a button-shaped object used to fasten something

verb to fasten with a button or buttons

• The tailor carefully sewed on the buttons to complete the suit jacket.
• I couldn't find the buttons for my shirt, so I just safety pinned it closed.
• She's always pushing my buttons with her snarky comments.
• His words were like pushing all the right buttons, making her fall for him even more.