pixel
noun
the smallest element of an image that can be individually processed in a video display system.
pixels
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pluralof pixel.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Wells Fargo analysts say the rise in new pixels has been driven by low-to-no-traffic sites in the Asia Pacific region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"For a lot of things there's no need to use AI…but for figuring out that six pixels in the distance are an airplane versus some other smudge, it is perfect territory," says Norcia.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
In the days since Parton’s death, commenters have flocked to the “Travelin’ Thru” music video, a compilation of pixels rendered in 240p, uploaded to an archaic version of YouTube some 19 years ago.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
That’s because Tilly exists only as code and pixels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Root leaned in close to the screen, close enough to see the pixels.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
