as in sketches
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
with an economy of lines, he created a vivid drawing of the tree
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Recent Examples of drawings
Elsewhere, the exhibit brings together 1,200 works of sculptural furniture, precious jewelry, art objects, drawings, posters and fashion pieces, underscoring the richness, elegance and contradictions of a movement that continues to resonate today.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
There will be samples of brews and bites, while supplies last, live music by BETAMAXX and opportunity drawings.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Fantasy 5 07-12-32-35-40 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
There will be samples of brews and bites, while supplies last, live music by BETAMAXX and opportunity drawings.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Fantasy 5 07-12-32-35-40 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawings
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There’s no need to come up with some new on-the-street interview series, or buy a ring light, or write some new sketches filmed in your bedroom.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Accordingly, one of last night’s best sketches found Poehler playing a middle-aged mom dealing with perimenopause by acting like a teenage emo fan.—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
12 Oct. 2025
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His commitment to giving back extends beyond individual portraits to larger community projects and murals that celebrate local culture and resilience.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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For a final flourish, guests—all handed CD players loaded with the new album—pose for tintype portraits and press wildflowers into keepsakes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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There may be depictions of violence in a PG-13 movie, but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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More recently, women started going to college at higher rates than men, the gender pay gap started to close, women started having children later, LGTBQ rights made strides and body positivity pressed companies to diversify depictions of beautiful people.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Drawings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawings. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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