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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Stepping out in the French capital after dark, the singer and actor embraced a softer side of glamour, trading her signature slinkier silhouettes for a dreamlike dress that embodied couture fantasy and modern-day fairytale all at once.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Its silhouettes celebrate confidence rather than restraint, with collections that carry references to Brazilian culture, landscape and energy without apology.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Fabrics are lighter, silhouettes are simpler, and everything seems to take up less room.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The structure can range from settees or high-back silhouettes with a perch for a little tête-à-tête, posh bouclé love seats, structural chaise lounges (just ask Emma Chamberlain), and mini sofas that double as sleepers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
After several seasons full of completely straight or extremely wide silhouettes, marking the waist feels relevant again.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 4 June 2026
Noun
Once again bringing together d’Adda’s rare and precious fabrics with Louboutin’s iconic silhouettes, the collection mirrors the designers’ ongoing creative exchange.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Stepping out in the French capital after dark, the singer and actor embraced a softer side of glamour, trading her signature slinkier silhouettes for a dreamlike dress that embodied couture fantasy and modern-day fairytale all at once.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Its silhouettes celebrate confidence rather than restraint, with collections that carry references to Brazilian culture, landscape and energy without apology.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Fabrics are lighter, silhouettes are simpler, and everything seems to take up less room.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The structure can range from settees or high-back silhouettes with a perch for a little tête-à-tête, posh bouclé love seats, structural chaise lounges (just ask Emma Chamberlain), and mini sofas that double as sleepers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
After several seasons full of completely straight or extremely wide silhouettes, marking the waist feels relevant again.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silhouettes
Noun
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The set incorporates the best of cat-eyes, 3D gold outlines, and strawberry milk nails.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Studio executives are reportedly considering developing a script out of one of the two outlines with which they’ve been presented.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Most of this year’s total tally erosion traces to a single category.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The route traces nearly 18 miles of the Lakefront Trail—all of them scenic—with the fountain smack-dab in the middle.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The filing sketches out an unusually lean operation.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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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.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Silhouettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silhouettes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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