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

High-waist silhouettes and streamlined cuts—such as A-line, straight, and slip skirts—can also create a longer, more balanced look. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 July 2026

These models include the Salomon XT-6, XT-6 GTX and XT-Whisper silhouettes. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Their style repertoire is equally wide-ranging, spanning everything from backless rattan designs to teak silhouettes with swooping arms, plush cushions, and graceful arches. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Stand at the boat ramp below the hillside at first light, and the steam lifts off the current in slow curtains while birds cut silhouettes through a sky that has no business being that beautiful. — Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

The Updated Lady introduces a fresh take on suiting, with relaxed tailoring, sculptural shapes, and silhouettes that feel powerful without sacrificing ease. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Summer is when my wardrobe shifts to breezy fabrics and relaxed silhouettes. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Think solid colors, subtle patterns, and classic silhouettes. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Some of the looks were slightly oversized, and the silhouettes were slim, echoing the 90s shapes that are so prominent right now. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026