Thesaurus results for 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

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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

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Recent Examples of silhouettes

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While recent seasons were dominated by bulky silhouettes, heavy lugs, and bold, statement-making designs, 2026 is shifting towards polished, minimalist comfort, with style still front and center. —

Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 Think cheerful prints, soft fabrics, and effortless silhouettes that make matching feel elevated, not overdone. —

ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 New Romantics keys into ’80s optimism and Victorian sensibilities through bright colors and fun silhouettes. —

Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026 Simi and Haze Khadra twin silhouettes for their Spinelli Kilcollin party on April 16 in Los Angeles. —

Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Swimwear is truly where function meets style, which is why designers love to play with new silhouettes and aesthetics. —

Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026 Choose one large plant—in this case, the swooping spruce—as a focal point, then surround it with smaller plants that also have intriguing silhouettes. —

Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026 Its aesthetic — form that follows function, bold colors, simple silhouettes, performance fabrics — is now synonymous with outdoor wear, and just as likely to be seen in the boardroom or the barroom as on the side of a mountain. —

Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Two silhouettes caught on grainy security cameras, padding through a massive, empty aqua park lit only by whatever ambient light existed. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026

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While the outlines of some of his ink are still visible, the Saturday Night Live alum has clearly made significant headway in his tattoo removal.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The outlines of an agreement began to emerge Friday that would provide Iran with a major strategic victory.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026