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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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
Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The brand also played with bubble silhouettes and jeans with triple waistbands—a theme echoed in a button-down shirt with multiple collars and lapels.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
His second outing for the house, however, which took place on Sunday, felt more measured, shifting the focus toward tailoring while still playing with sculptural silhouettes.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The theme extends down the hallways with paleo drawings on the wall, overhead in the breakfast lounge where fossil replicas span the ceiling and into individual guest rooms with dinosaur silhouettes on the pillows.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Designers experiment with sculptural silhouettes and unexpected colors—sometimes achieved using natural vegetable dyes or even flower petals.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Her everyday wardrobe centers on timeless staples such as cream tones, relaxed silhouettes, and monochrome suits.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Known for her signature blend of feminine silhouettes, exquisite prints, sophisticated tailoring and craftsmanship, Ortiz will make The Brazilian Court Hotel home for her exclusive Palm Beach presence.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Mar. 2026
Blazers are always a luxe, timeless staple to have in your closet, which Aritzia delivers in endless colors, silhouettes, and materials.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
The skeleton, depicted with red eyes and resembling the Grim Reaper, stands before silhouettes of guard towers and fencing that resemble a prison compound.
—Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The brand also played with bubble silhouettes and jeans with triple waistbands—a theme echoed in a button-down shirt with multiple collars and lapels.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
His second outing for the house, however, which took place on Sunday, felt more measured, shifting the focus toward tailoring while still playing with sculptural silhouettes.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The theme extends down the hallways with paleo drawings on the wall, overhead in the breakfast lounge where fossil replicas span the ceiling and into individual guest rooms with dinosaur silhouettes on the pillows.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Designers experiment with sculptural silhouettes and unexpected colors—sometimes achieved using natural vegetable dyes or even flower petals.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Her everyday wardrobe centers on timeless staples such as cream tones, relaxed silhouettes, and monochrome suits.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Known for her signature blend of feminine silhouettes, exquisite prints, sophisticated tailoring and craftsmanship, Ortiz will make The Brazilian Court Hotel home for her exclusive Palm Beach presence.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Mar. 2026
Blazers are always a luxe, timeless staple to have in your closet, which Aritzia delivers in endless colors, silhouettes, and materials.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silhouettes
Noun
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The outlines weren’t crisp, but the impression was deep enough to collect sand grains and pebbles.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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By the time Netanyahu left Washington, the outlines of the attack were set.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sesame’s lawsuit traces the dispute to 2022, saying SeaWorld’s owner failed to pay millions of dollars in royalties due to Sesame Workshop for Sesame Place, a theme park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is a story that traces the path to justice for mass atrocity in the face of public acquiescence.—
Sheila Coronel,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spotify claims those who aren’t household names can earn six figures, with more than 1,500 artists earning $1 million last year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pay a little more, and kids can sign up for craft sessions to make dream catchers or paint ceramic Boholano figures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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In her pursuit of answers, the Canadian multimedia artist and filmmaker sketches a reimagining of manhood that is neither binary nor an alibi.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Through this sly trick, where doorknobs rise to noses and walls tower high above the hairline, Argento sketches a vision of witchy terror akin to early works of German surrealism.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Silhouettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silhouettes. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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