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

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Venture into unknown territory by diving head-first into bold prints, or try new silhouettes in familiar colors instead—they’ll both go with your perfect white tee. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2026

The high collar jacket trend is one piece of a broader fall 2026 outerwear shift toward updated takes on classic silhouettes. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

The collection, entitled City Town Country, fused many of Kane’s design signatures with Mulberry’s heritage materials and silhouettes. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Metallic silhouettes are commonplace for celebrities, especially musicians, since they can easily be seen on stage. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

Some styles use soft, lightweight denim, while others have roomier silhouettes. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

Toreno Winn, stylist, photographer and creative director, is drawn to the experimental qualities of CDG, Junya Watanabe and Sacai, with playful proportions and unexpected silhouettes defining his collection. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The look is crisp, angular, and metallic, with lots of straight lines and slender silhouettes, and sits in pleasing contrast alongside luscious velvet and scratchy linen, rough stone, warm terracotta, or grainy timber. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026