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

Tordhag has also observed strong demand for voluminous silhouettes. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Jeans are one of the best allies for tweed jackets this fall, but also consider cargos and balloon pants in baggy silhouettes. — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026

Inspired by the humble food cover, Chen deconstructed its structure to create three-dimensional silhouettes that challenged conventional ideas of clothing with sculptural form, material experimentation and reinvention of space around the body. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026

The design blends midcentury lines with Art Deco accents—think brass fixtures, rich wood, and clean silhouettes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

The latter features five suites of jewels that repeat identical bib necklace and two-finger ring silhouettes, though each uses distinct materials and unique know-how. — Tanya Dukes, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026