drawings

noun

plural of drawing
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 The contest also includes random drawings for Kodak disposable cameras and forest preserve district gift cards that can be redeemed for programs, permits, equipment rentals or merchandise, the release said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Patrons can browse from a selection of more than 220 paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media and photographs, as well as sculptures and ceramics up to 10 inches. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 On Friday — a day before the anniversary of Wells’ 1983 slaying — the Federal Bureau of Investigation released drawings of what Smika is likely to look like now. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 With fresh prose and exquisite drawings set on brown and black paper backgrounds, Wifredo’s Jungle is a worthy read for art and history lovers of all ages. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 Sunday’s only big winner among Florida Lottery draw games — there’s only the two Fantasy 5 drawings — got the ticket at a Publix. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 Powerball drawings occur every week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Available rezoning documents label areas on the map where new buildings could be added or existing buildings renovated in Crown Center, but do not include more detailed drawings of possible new buildings, other than the stadium itself. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 The Critterz team wanted to own its characters, story and world, so artists created the initial drawings and designs. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawings
  1. sketches
  2. portraits
  3. depictions
Noun
  • The Sunday morning radio show features Israeli, Yiddish and Hasidic music, prizes, comedy sketches and brief news updates.
    — Roni Raab, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Robbins told Variety that this collaboration came about after Francesca showed her dad one of his sketches.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sketches
Noun
  • Iosseliani’s poetic portraits of life on the Soviet periphery range from neorealist documentation of collective farms to playful snapshots of Tbilisi, with a light touch reminiscent of the French New Wave.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • At the time, the space was filled with tables and shelves overflowing with antiques, tchotchkes and vintage portraits from a lifetime of collecting.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of portraits
Noun
  • The series’ blend of soapy melodramatics and rough-and-tumble underworld menace will be familiar to anybody who has watched Power, but Power and its spinoffs have always been confident in their only-for-adults depictions of adults-only situations.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • But Smith’s energy goes toward perfecting the Damon Albarn impression in its silly hook rather than galvanizing the otherwise lackluster depictions of friendship in his lyrics.
    — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
Definition of depictions

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“Drawings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawings. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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