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
These detailed drawings offer a glimpse into a building’s past.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Both the Fantasy 5 jackpots, the midday and the evening drawings, rolled over to Saturday.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
His drawings of this period, composed of fine, tangled lines, evoked a similar tone.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026
By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Original drawings are included in the exhibition, offering visitors a rare glimpse into Chihuly’s creative process and the early conceptual stages of his large-scale installations.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Completed in the late 1950s for Earl and Betty Clemmons, the home’s original plans and drawings are preserved at the Getty Research Institute due to their significant departure from Kappe’s typical style.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The event that drew those of all ages to the Soledad Club on April 25 featured a traditional British tea service, opportunity drawings and gave local businesses and groups a chance to sell their handmade products.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Tickets cost $2 each, with drawings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Both the Fantasy 5 jackpots, the midday and the evening drawings, rolled over to Saturday.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
His drawings of this period, composed of fine, tangled lines, evoked a similar tone.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026
By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Original drawings are included in the exhibition, offering visitors a rare glimpse into Chihuly’s creative process and the early conceptual stages of his large-scale installations.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Completed in the late 1950s for Earl and Betty Clemmons, the home’s original plans and drawings are preserved at the Getty Research Institute due to their significant departure from Kappe’s typical style.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The event that drew those of all ages to the Soledad Club on April 25 featured a traditional British tea service, opportunity drawings and gave local businesses and groups a chance to sell their handmade products.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Tickets cost $2 each, with drawings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawings
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking niche everyday scenarios.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Carly will modify her design according to the needs of future exhibitions, which include shows with Karen Kilimnik and Joseph Geagan; the latter’s will incorporate portraits of members of the Vegas scene, Carly among them.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Princess Charlotte was ready for big sister duty when Prince Louis arrived, placing a kiss on his forehead in the first official portraits of the baby.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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For its inaugural season, in partnership with the Vasarely Foundation, the hotel debuted an exhibition across its lawn that drew over 30,000 visitors, and each guest room features a work by Dutch painter Roan van Oort, who is known for his textured canvases and raw depictions of the natural world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though several artworks from the 1600s may well represent Shakespeare, only two are widely regarded as possibly accurate depictions.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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