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
Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
While there’s a strong emphasis on tailoring, the capsule’s silhouettes are anything but stiff.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
While oversized leather bomber jackets and trench coats continue to dominate fall trend reports, more voluminous, blanketing silhouettes will surely gain momentum as temperatures begin to plummet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Aiming to highlight different silhouettes, materials, and detailing, the color palette for the show was black and white with a pop of red.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Olandria Carthen and Nikki Glaser leaned into the sheer dress trend, while others like Alix Earle and Yungblud played with risk-taking silhouettes.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The twins have increasingly relied on silhouettes that consist of a strip tube top or bandeau top, a tiny miniskirt, and a long, layered jacket, and once again, both brothers are doing the same thing.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Amazon’s selection of cardigans includes a range of shapes and silhouettes, like open-front and maxi-length layers, and our top picks are all under $35.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
While there’s a strong emphasis on tailoring, the capsule’s silhouettes are anything but stiff.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
While oversized leather bomber jackets and trench coats continue to dominate fall trend reports, more voluminous, blanketing silhouettes will surely gain momentum as temperatures begin to plummet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Aiming to highlight different silhouettes, materials, and detailing, the color palette for the show was black and white with a pop of red.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Olandria Carthen and Nikki Glaser leaned into the sheer dress trend, while others like Alix Earle and Yungblud played with risk-taking silhouettes.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The twins have increasingly relied on silhouettes that consist of a strip tube top or bandeau top, a tiny miniskirt, and a long, layered jacket, and once again, both brothers are doing the same thing.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silhouettes
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Prairie Village’s rules mirror Leawood’s, with similar outlines to age requirements for class 3 e-bikes in particular, yielding and giving audible signals to pedestrians, following manufacturer recommendations and not allowing distracted or reckless operation of the device.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ascending patterns elsewhere in the strings blur the outlines of that governing idea.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The program traces a path from Zehetmair’s contemporary turbulence back through the romantic reconciliation of Johannes Brahms’ last orchestral work to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final symphony.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Narrated by Lily Tomlin and based on Vito Russo’s landmark book, this classic 1995 documentary traces a century of LGBTQ+ representation on screen.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the episode, Hermit sketches a map of the center, making notes of exits.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Innovation sketches the blueprint of what is possible.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Silhouettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silhouettes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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