Thesaurus results for CONTOURS

contours

noun

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 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

Throw in high steal rates the past two seasons in a solid conference, solid defensive work overall, plus-rebounding for his position and his ability to get free points in transition, and the outlines of a role-playing wing are there.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026
The set incorporates the best of cat-eyes, 3D gold outlines, and strawberry milk nails.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026