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as in drawings
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
made a quick sketch from which she would create a more detailed painting later
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as in portraits
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
gave her boss quick sketches of the personalities of the clients he was about to meet
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as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
sketched the garden pavilion on a pad of paper so the homeowners would have a rough idea of how it was going to look
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as in describes
to give a representation or account of in words
briefly sketched the intent of the reorganization plan
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Recent Examples of sketches
Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
In two other sketches — an encounter of two moms (Celander and Sebastian) in a park and a feral send-up of PTA mothers — the addled, pressured mind forms a complement to the dysmorphic body.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Frame a collection of handwritten notes or sketches and hang them in a guest bedroom.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
There are also costume sketches, props and behind-the-scenes looks.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Many of her paintings were drawn from field sketches and photos taken during her excursions.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The premium is even higher for alien sketches on trading cards.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
In other cases, Sanders drew detailed sketches of the crimes and suspects to include with his case files.
—Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Ward now works as an artist, filling her Instagram and X accounts with her sketches and illustrations.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
In the wake of her parents’ separation, Lambert sketches the effects of divorce on children through the character of Pine’s daughter, delicately portrayed by Abby Ryder Fortson.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Drawing on his own diaries and Said’s unpublished letters and manuscripts, Hovsepian sketches both the portrait of a friendship and an intellectual biography.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
But at the same time, Hale sketches out a clear vision for Oura’s future that relies on institutions tapping the tech company for deeper insights into population metrics.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025
Newman sketches out the basic details of her emergence as a self-care guru.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Marc Davis sketches that influenced the very first attractions in California.
—Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Building a following through viral TikTok and Instagram sketches with the Webby Award–winning group American High Shorts, Healy has opened for Trevor Wallace, Todd Barry, and Sean Patton, and was recently named a Creator to Watch as part of the 2025 New York Comedy Festival.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The strategy sketches out three main scenarios, with a blueprint and timetable for each.
—Bilal Y. Saab, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
That aside, the film’s barrage of scenes, sketches, shout-outs and absurdist scenarios leading up to the climactic wine-making championship are largely harmless flights of farce.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
In two other sketches — an encounter of two moms (Celander and Sebastian) in a park and a feral send-up of PTA mothers — the addled, pressured mind forms a complement to the dysmorphic body.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Frame a collection of handwritten notes or sketches and hang them in a guest bedroom.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
There are also costume sketches, props and behind-the-scenes looks.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Many of her paintings were drawn from field sketches and photos taken during her excursions.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The premium is even higher for alien sketches on trading cards.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
In other cases, Sanders drew detailed sketches of the crimes and suspects to include with his case files.
—Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Ward now works as an artist, filling her Instagram and X accounts with her sketches and illustrations.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
In the wake of her parents’ separation, Lambert sketches the effects of divorce on children through the character of Pine’s daughter, delicately portrayed by Abby Ryder Fortson.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Drawing on his own diaries and Said’s unpublished letters and manuscripts, Hovsepian sketches both the portrait of a friendship and an intellectual biography.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
But at the same time, Hale sketches out a clear vision for Oura’s future that relies on institutions tapping the tech company for deeper insights into population metrics.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025
Newman sketches out the basic details of her emergence as a self-care guru.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Marc Davis sketches that influenced the very first attractions in California.
—Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Building a following through viral TikTok and Instagram sketches with the Webby Award–winning group American High Shorts, Healy has opened for Trevor Wallace, Todd Barry, and Sean Patton, and was recently named a Creator to Watch as part of the 2025 New York Comedy Festival.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The strategy sketches out three main scenarios, with a blueprint and timetable for each.
—Bilal Y. Saab, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketches
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By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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The games feature cartoon drawings and music.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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The robust, 1,800-plus-piece collection includes everything from photographs by Jamel Shabazz and sculptures by John Ahearn to portraits painted by Henry Taylor.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Additional portraits are available for $5 each.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The claim traces back to Lifetouch's corporate ownership structure.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The show traces the evolution of Armani Privé since its Paris debut in 2005, highlighting pure lines, precious fabrics and jewel-like embroidery.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anthropic describes the index as an early baseline rather than a final verdict.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The profile describes him as fit and active, and willing to cover all the costs of raising a child.—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Weeks later, the administration’s initial descriptions of the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis were similarly contradicted by video evidence.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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That includes aliases, date of birth, race, counties of conviction, charges, case numbers, dispositions, descriptions of any identifying marks and tattoos and a photograph of a person.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The announcement comes as the museum outlines an ambitious slate of exhibitions through 2027.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the annual address, delivered before a joint session of Congress, the President traditionally gives remarks on the condition of the country and outlines legislative goals.—
TIME Video,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Euphoria, Dane portrays Cal Jacobs, the father of Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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Woodley plays Annie Clay, and Doherty portrays recurring character Link.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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