Synonyms of silhouettes

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noun

plural of silhouette

as in outlines

a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface

cartoonists often try to give their characters recognizable silhouettes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outlines
• figures
• contours
• shapes
• sketches
• profiles
• geometries
• skeletons
• skylines
• configurations
• delineations
• frameworks
• forms
• conformations
• casts

silhouettes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of silhouette

as in traces

to draw or make apparent the outline of

in the photograph the majestic mountain is strikingly silhouetted against the setting sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traces
• sketches
• outlines
• defines
• lines
• circles
• trims
• delineates
• rounds
• surrounds
• frames
• margins
• edges
• skirts
• rings
• bounds
• loops
• maps (out)
• rims
• charts
• fringes
• hems
• diagrams
• draws
• encircles
• girths
• girdles
• compasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of silhouettes

Noun

The Spiral, a collapsible bucket bag, is the first in a series of eight silhouettes that will launch over the coming months in cities across the globe. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026

For the back-to-school season, Santaella was enthusiastic about lower-profile looks across multiple brands, led by the hot mary jane, ballerina and wedge silhouettes. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

There are seemingly countless takes on the ubiquitous shoe, from classic round-toe and Mary Jane silhouettes to mesh slippers and ugly-on-purpose sneakerina hybrids. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026