contours

plural of contour
as in outlines
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface a car with flowing contours

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Recent Examples of contours Power of silly shapes To seal the case, the research team manufactured an array of custom silly sprinklers featuring a wild variety of geometric loops and contours. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 The whites of lights and balloons popped, and black suits seemed extremely dark while clearly retaining their cuts and contours. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
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outlines
Noun
  • The outlines of the pads of those mighty feet told of a body far larger than that of any black that the Jemez supports.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
  • While the Department of Health and Human Services has discussed plans to hold such a meeting, the outlines of the discussion haven’t been reported.
    Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 13 July 2026

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“Contours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contours. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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