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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
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The bright bubblegum-pink design has green sketches of the movie’s most iconic characters, including Glinda, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, and the Cowardly Lion, while gold accents add extra shine to the dishwasher-safe cup.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The exhibit is the first comprehensive exploration of Katz’s collaborations with choreographers, dancers and members of avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades, showcasing rare archival materials, major sets and paintings and previously unexhibited sketches.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
So tangled are the tricks and plot lines that the story’s characters are little more than sketches.
—Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Mixing and matching styles, abstract with figurative, oils with watercolors, sketches with photos, can create visual interest.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Carpenter’s suggestive travel neck pillow is the hook here — as a reminder, these ShopTV sketches are all about the naughty sight gags and double entendres.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Carpenter also starred in sketches throughout the evening as a 12-year-old boy podcast host, a girlboss motivational speaker who suffers a head injury, and a singing washing machine.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2025
Hosts like Kristen Stewart, Sam Rockwell and Ariana Grande have all dropped uncensored profanity during their monologues or sketches.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025
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
In the episode, Hermit sketches a map of the center, making notes of exits.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Innovation sketches the blueprint of what is possible.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Despite launching several successful growth vectors — including men’s shoes, handbags, beauty and kids’ sizes — the dapper Louboutin still sketches every heel, collaborates with young designers, and finds beauty, inspiration and energy around the world.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Specialty cocktails flowed throughout the night, while Unfortunate Portrait created live custom sketches, bringing a playful touch.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The bright bubblegum-pink design has green sketches of the movie’s most iconic characters, including Glinda, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, and the Cowardly Lion, while gold accents add extra shine to the dishwasher-safe cup.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The exhibit is the first comprehensive exploration of Katz’s collaborations with choreographers, dancers and members of avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades, showcasing rare archival materials, major sets and paintings and previously unexhibited sketches.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
So tangled are the tricks and plot lines that the story’s characters are little more than sketches.
—Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Mixing and matching styles, abstract with figurative, oils with watercolors, sketches with photos, can create visual interest.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Carpenter’s suggestive travel neck pillow is the hook here — as a reminder, these ShopTV sketches are all about the naughty sight gags and double entendres.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Carpenter also starred in sketches throughout the evening as a 12-year-old boy podcast host, a girlboss motivational speaker who suffers a head injury, and a singing washing machine.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2025
Hosts like Kristen Stewart, Sam Rockwell and Ariana Grande have all dropped uncensored profanity during their monologues or sketches.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
In the episode, Hermit sketches a map of the center, making notes of exits.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Innovation sketches the blueprint of what is possible.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Despite launching several successful growth vectors — including men’s shoes, handbags, beauty and kids’ sizes — the dapper Louboutin still sketches every heel, collaborates with young designers, and finds beauty, inspiration and energy around the world.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketches
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There are notebooks covered in Paulsen’s thin scrawl and play drawings everywhere.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Winning Triple Twist numbers 03-08-11-13-22-32 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Franco-Chinese painter Xie Lei, known for his dreamlike portraits of ghostly, ambiguous figures adrift in dark spaces, has been announced as the winner of this year’s Prix Marcel Duchamp, France’s most prestigious contemporary art prize.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the months since, more portraits in more opulent and baroque frames, and added decorative ornaments in shiny gold — including wall finials and fireplace accents — have been added.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Mineral Belt Trail traces old mining routes and railroad beds, passing historic sites, rivers, and wetlands.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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The problem traces back to Ghana and the Ivory Coast, which together produce 60% of the world’s cocoa and have been slammed by poor harvests due to climate change.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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In the book, Birger describes the house’s history as guiding its future.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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Intensity, on the other hand, describes the level of ground shaking at various locations and can vary depending on distance from the epicenter and local geological conditions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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One telling sequence early on has the children studying in a classroom featuring depictions of Mohammed, Jesus, Lao Tzu, Buddha and Confucius, highlighting to what extent the Bujang Valley had been a melting pot of cultures and religions.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The program was developed through the Producers Guild’s One Guild initiative, which supports inclusive membership, employment, content, and authentic depictions.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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The tool, available on Amazon’s smartphone app or through a mobile browser, uses large language models to recommend a product by matching a shopper’s purchase history with product descriptions and reviews.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The descriptions of these individuals in the classroom materials often downplay or even justify their violent actions.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This announcement follows the recent launch of CSB’s Vision, which outlines the organization’s ambition to evolve into an integrated soccer hub in Canada.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit outlines all the medical prescriptions Lau provided to all 21 minors.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Greenfield, who portrays Dave Johnson, shares two children with his wife Tess Sanchez.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Natalie Wood portrays Lucy's daughter, Anna, and the actress shot to stardom later that same year by appearing in Miracle on 34th Street.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Sketches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketches. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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