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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
David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Composite sketches were then widely circulated, prompting a surge of tips that put Wuornos and Moore on investigators’ radar.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Original sketches, color swatches and archival images tracing the history of yoga wear — which went from loose to form-fitting — along with rolls of Align fabric offered a visual display of how Align evolved from an idea into a global franchise over a decade.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Although the Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) director was game for the cameo and was even at rehearsal, Day explained that the show was running long and everyone was forced to cut time from their sketches.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
That is, until the cast was informed that the 50th anniversary show was too long and everyone had to make cuts of entire minutes from sketches.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Photograph, document, scent-capture — record notes, memories, bottles and recipe sketches so that scent’s past isn’t lost.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
And then Riley’s clairvoyant sketches as a teenager point Mia toward going out to the amusement park.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 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, 28 Oct. 2025
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 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
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
Lodged between musical numbers, the comics, Imogene Coca among them, did six sketches, having already discarded dozens of ideas earlier in the week.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Composite sketches were then widely circulated, prompting a surge of tips that put Wuornos and Moore on investigators’ radar.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Original sketches, color swatches and archival images tracing the history of yoga wear — which went from loose to form-fitting — along with rolls of Align fabric offered a visual display of how Align evolved from an idea into a global franchise over a decade.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Although the Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) director was game for the cameo and was even at rehearsal, Day explained that the show was running long and everyone was forced to cut time from their sketches.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
That is, until the cast was informed that the 50th anniversary show was too long and everyone had to make cuts of entire minutes from sketches.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Photograph, document, scent-capture — record notes, memories, bottles and recipe sketches so that scent’s past isn’t lost.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
And then Riley’s clairvoyant sketches as a teenager point Mia toward going out to the amusement park.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 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, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Some Saturday Night Live sketches bomb and others become Hall of Famers.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 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
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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The film’s stylized, childlike drawings not only reflect Giuseppe’s highly mutable nature, but also his innocence and naiveté as well.—
Kambole Campbell,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jordan Kellogg,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Spanning from the late short story writer Eudora Welty to the more au courant Zendaya, the portraits were also snapshots of time.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The area features portraits of past presidents.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The federal holiday traces back to the end of World War I.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cosmic Goodness traces Gard’s journey forward, including a solo roadtrip from the city toward a new life in Montana.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And, at the end of each chapter, the book describes how the evidence on each phenomenon has evolved and strengthened in the years since the original columns.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Miller's nomination describes her as having maintained great fortitude and excellent disposition, talent and character.—
Kenya Anderson,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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This aesthetic is a nod to Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel and its nostalgic depictions of home and comfort.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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The documentary's trailer begins with a classic cowboy standoff, which zeroes in on a Black cowboy's face — a shot not often seen in mainstream Wild West depictions.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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All venues are equipped with accessibility measures including audio descriptions, sign language interpretation and multilingual dubbing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Midwinter Day was a rageful response inspired by Ulysses in its epic descriptions of the quotidian.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The bill outlines several key obligations aimed at protecting children and holding companies accountable for harmful interactions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suit, filed in Los Angeles Federal Court on Tuesday and reviewed by Variety, outlines a pattern of contract violations and misconduct regarding profit sharing, among other claims.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The more than 4,000-page indictment includes an organization chart that portrays Imamoglu as the founder and head of the criminal group.—
Reuters 17 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the video, Manilow portrays a character who sacrifices a traditional family life to pursue his dream as a performer.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Sketches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketches. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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