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
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
In spring 2026 shoes typically associated with our beloved grannies—think square-toe silhouettes, short block heels, and discreet buckles—have resurfaced as an elegant footwear alternative.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Above, the hazy silhouettes of Mumbai’s suburban high rises — a view of the postcard metropolis of the movies.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Think cowboy boots, denim, and breezy silhouettes that can handle long days in the sun and even longer nights dancing.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
The rooms Quietly radiant, the 89 accommodations are aesthetically a lovely contrast to the public zones, featuring deeper, warmer tones of wood in curvaceous silhouettes that evoke femininity, with plush carpeting that echoes tatami mats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Sharper tailoring and column dresses marked a move away from last year’s relaxed layering and flowing silhouettes, pointing toward more sophisticated styles and a focus on longevity.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Available silhouettes include a classic rectangular shape, as well as square, round, oval, and runners that are adaptable to different types of patio spaces.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The song’s visual features the band performing under a colorful light show, with purple and blue hues bouncing off the musicians’ silhouettes and shadows.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
As romantic silhouettes continue to gain momentum season after season, spring/summer 2026 proves that pink is no longer reserved for overtly feminine dressing.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
In spring 2026 shoes typically associated with our beloved grannies—think square-toe silhouettes, short block heels, and discreet buckles—have resurfaced as an elegant footwear alternative.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Above, the hazy silhouettes of Mumbai’s suburban high rises — a view of the postcard metropolis of the movies.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Think cowboy boots, denim, and breezy silhouettes that can handle long days in the sun and even longer nights dancing.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
The rooms Quietly radiant, the 89 accommodations are aesthetically a lovely contrast to the public zones, featuring deeper, warmer tones of wood in curvaceous silhouettes that evoke femininity, with plush carpeting that echoes tatami mats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Sharper tailoring and column dresses marked a move away from last year’s relaxed layering and flowing silhouettes, pointing toward more sophisticated styles and a focus on longevity.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Available silhouettes include a classic rectangular shape, as well as square, round, oval, and runners that are adaptable to different types of patio spaces.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The song’s visual features the band performing under a colorful light show, with purple and blue hues bouncing off the musicians’ silhouettes and shadows.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silhouettes
Noun
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The system, called HEAPGrasp, reconstructs object shapes using only visual outlines captured through an RGB camera, enabling robots to reliably identify and grasp objects regardless of their optical properties.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The legislative text closely follows the outlines of the voluntary deals the administration made with drugmakers.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Built in 1919 by two French architects, it’s stuffed full of artefacts relating to the Cham, a seafaring Vietnamese ethnic group which traces its roots back to the fourth century.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the exchange, which traces its roots back to 1698, was already a smaller contributor to the group’s revenues than its name suggests, and Schwimmer set out to turn LSEG into a leading global provider of high-value financial information.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In her pursuit of answers, the Canadian multimedia artist and filmmaker sketches a reimagining of manhood that is neither binary nor an alibi.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Through this sly trick, where doorknobs rise to noses and walls tower high above the hairline, Argento sketches a vision of witchy terror akin to early works of German surrealism.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Silhouettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silhouettes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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