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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
Peter White, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The Pixar Place Hotel Art Gallery is hosting a Hoppers exhibit that traces the film’s creative journey with early sketches, concept art and character maquettes that helped shape the film.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The sketches of hands lining the wall outside of the gallery space point to what’s next — a future already unfolding as Arsham prepares for upcoming shows with Perrotin in London and Los Angeles, as well as in Helsinki.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Mar. 2026
The art in this collection is a stunning reproduction of Miyazaki’s illustrations, including concept sketches, animation stills and interviews with the creators.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The new Morricone doc project is divided into nine chapters, blending fictional sketches, commentary from music experts and previously unseen archival footage.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
And the sketches made people laugh.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Investigators from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation released two sketches.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Sea Tea specializes in improv comedy sketches, but this show promises more than that.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Details of the seven-episode limited series, which features comedy sketches about different moments in history, were unveiled at SXSW, where David was talking with his colleague Jeff Schaffer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The Pixar Place Hotel Art Gallery is hosting a Hoppers exhibit that traces the film’s creative journey with early sketches, concept art and character maquettes that helped shape the film.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The sketches of hands lining the wall outside of the gallery space point to what’s next — a future already unfolding as Arsham prepares for upcoming shows with Perrotin in London and Los Angeles, as well as in Helsinki.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Mar. 2026
The art in this collection is a stunning reproduction of Miyazaki’s illustrations, including concept sketches, animation stills and interviews with the creators.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The new Morricone doc project is divided into nine chapters, blending fictional sketches, commentary from music experts and previously unseen archival footage.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
And the sketches made people laugh.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Investigators from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation released two sketches.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Sea Tea specializes in improv comedy sketches, but this show promises more than that.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketches
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By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers 05-22-31-36-41 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For instance, guests waiting to meet Queens Anna and Elsa at A Royal Encounter with Elsa and Anna may notice the portraits in the entranceway are the same ones Anna poses by in the first film.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its glossy sheen and period aesthetics make for a mesmeric cinematic trip, leaving behind hazy emotional portraits that remain just far enough out of reach to be haunting.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Gonzalez describes him as serious, pensive, charming and easy to like.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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That plan describes a roadway overmatched by the Treasure Valley’s western spread — what was essentially a rural highway to market now swallowed by cities.—
Mark Dee
March 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To help distinguish the fact from fiction, Scientific American spoke to Emily Fairfax, who studies ecohydrology at the University of Minnesota and worked with the Hoppers team to make sure the beaver depictions were dam right.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sadness is typically the baseline in depictions of grief.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The exercise led, among other things, to the creation of an agent on Upwork’s platform, called Uma, which assists users with tasks from writing job descriptions to conducting interviews.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Granular, often infuriating descriptions like that one are ultimately what make Hail Mary sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new rule outlines exempt transactions and also lists the order of priority of who the reporting person shall be.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Here Baum outlines her top care tips for keeping your lawn in top shape all season long.—
Patricia Shannon,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Through his personal story, the film portrays with honesty and strength the process through which a person redefines his life, identity and boundaries after a profound overturn of events, reminding us that the real strength often lies beneath the surface.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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As Andrew hires a lawyer (Denzel Washington) to sue his former employer for discrimination, Hanks movingly portrays a man fighting for his life in a society that fears and loathes him.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Sketches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketches. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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