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
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Jennifer Garner’s Polished Polo If your style favors classic silhouettes, Jennifer Garner’s sunset look belongs in your closet.
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Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
One of the brand’s most popular sofa silhouettes, the sofa is available in a wide range of colors and materials like fabric, leather, or velvet upholstery with or without a chaise sectional.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
Lightness was a key theme of the season, with buyers repeatedly pointing to softer silhouettes, lighter fabrics and fluid construction as both a response to the heat and a bigger shift toward ease.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Add a blazer to a preppy mini dress and looking for comfortable, loose-fitting silhouettes.
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Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Swift is all about classic silhouettes and her wedding gown will likely have timeless elegance.
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Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Noun
Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel reinvented cuts and materials and silhouettes.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Jennifer Garner’s Polished Polo If your style favors classic silhouettes, Jennifer Garner’s sunset look belongs in your closet.
—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
One of the brand’s most popular sofa silhouettes, the sofa is available in a wide range of colors and materials like fabric, leather, or velvet upholstery with or without a chaise sectional.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
Lightness was a key theme of the season, with buyers repeatedly pointing to softer silhouettes, lighter fabrics and fluid construction as both a response to the heat and a bigger shift toward ease.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Add a blazer to a preppy mini dress and looking for comfortable, loose-fitting silhouettes.
—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Swift is all about classic silhouettes and her wedding gown will likely have timeless elegance.
—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silhouettes
Noun
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Throw in high steal rates the past two seasons in a solid conference, solid defensive work overall, plus-rebounding for his position and his ability to get free points in transition, and the outlines of a role-playing wing are there.
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The set incorporates the best of cat-eyes, 3D gold outlines, and strawberry milk nails.
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Rich in both scenery and history, the White Pass & Yukon Route traces the path of gold seekers through some of the most rugged landscapes in North America.
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More about Goldhofer and its NC expansion The move marks a significant expansion for the firm, which traces its roots to 1705 and formal establishment in 1946.
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Based on those figures, Honsal said 731 dogs remain unaccounted for.
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Kids will create origami figures, write wishes on them and hang them on bamboo.
Verb
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The filing sketches out an unusually lean operation.
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The report by Skyscanner, a free global search engine for travel, sketches out a dynamic that bodes well for merchants and cities hoping for an economic boost similar to other major events that have taken place in recent months.
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“Silhouettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silhouettes. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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