as in outlines
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
cartoonists often try to give their characters recognizable silhouettes
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as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
in the photograph the majestic mountain is strikingly silhouetted against the setting sun
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Recent Examples of silhouettes
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Flats of every kind have dominated this year — from ballet flats similar to those worn by Angelina Jolie and Cindy Crawford, to Mary Janes, woven flats, and T-strap silhouettes.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Cristina Martinez was designing clothes and sketching runway silhouettes, convinced she was headed down the path of fashion illustration.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
In Riviera Romance, feminine silhouettes and prints were more elevated compared to last spring’s coquette styling.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
The majority of these labels favor more classic designs, but relative newcomer Laopu — launched in 2016 — has disrupted the market, blending 24-karat gold and diamonds with silhouettes and patterns inspired by Chinese tradition.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Familiar silhouettes drawn by different hands.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
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The So Nude Sandal, one of Aquazzura’s most streamlined silhouettes, retails for $850 and features a single narrow front strap, an open toe and a slim 105-millimeter stiletto secured by a barely-there slingback.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Flats of every kind have dominated this year — from ballet flats similar to those worn by Angelina Jolie and Cindy Crawford, to Mary Janes, woven flats, and T-strap silhouettes.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Cristina Martinez was designing clothes and sketching runway silhouettes, convinced she was headed down the path of fashion illustration.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
In Riviera Romance, feminine silhouettes and prints were more elevated compared to last spring’s coquette styling.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
The majority of these labels favor more classic designs, but relative newcomer Laopu — launched in 2016 — has disrupted the market, blending 24-karat gold and diamonds with silhouettes and patterns inspired by Chinese tradition.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Familiar silhouettes drawn by different hands.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silhouettes
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His process involved mapping the sun’s path, calculating angles, sketching outlines, and planning how light would travel across the surface, before burning the image onto a piece of untreated wood.—
TIME PR,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Slides can generate presentation outlines, create slides, and design professional graphics on demand.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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The federal holiday traces back to the end of World War I.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cosmic Goodness traces Gard’s journey forward, including a solo roadtrip from the city toward a new life in Montana.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turnout figures for the Sacramento region show the Yes on 50 campaign benefitted from low voter turnout compared to other recent elections.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some Saturday Night Live sketches bomb and others become Hall of Famers.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Building a following through viral TikTok and Instagram sketches with the Webby Award–winning group American High Shorts, Healy has opened for Trevor Wallace, Todd Barry, and Sean Patton, and was recently named a Creator to Watch as part of the 2025 New York Comedy Festival.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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