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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
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
The hourlong doc will explore the sketches, contributions and influence of Downey, who originally joined the show in 1976 as its youngest ever writer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Check out those performances and sketches below.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2025
The premiere’s best moments were when Bad Bunny and Marcello Hernandez worked together as a dynamic team, as evidenced in the standout sketches of the night, including ChatGPTío and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2025
He's appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live three times since 2021, most recently during the finale of the show's milestone season 50 and has made several cameos in a variety of sketches.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
But, like during the entirety of the trial, those who are eager to see inside the courtroom will have to continue to rely on sketches and dispatches from inside for the news of the day.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The sketches ran long, often up to twenty minutes, forcing viewers to endure the family acrimony past the point of comfort.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The second weekend of the season brings a guest appearance by Elfman at a concert dedicated to his music for the films of Tim Burton enhanced by visuals of original sketches and drawings from the films.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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
This includes watching the sketches Stiller & Meara performed on countless talk shows, critiquing their respective styles and pondering how much or little from their seemingly candid appearances and interviews was meant to be taken as truth and not performance.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
The hourlong doc will explore the sketches, contributions and influence of Downey, who originally joined the show in 1976 as its youngest ever writer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Check out those performances and sketches below.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2025
The premiere’s best moments were when Bad Bunny and Marcello Hernandez worked together as a dynamic team, as evidenced in the standout sketches of the night, including ChatGPTío and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2025
He's appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live three times since 2021, most recently during the finale of the show's milestone season 50 and has made several cameos in a variety of sketches.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
But, like during the entirety of the trial, those who are eager to see inside the courtroom will have to continue to rely on sketches and dispatches from inside for the news of the day.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The sketches ran long, often up to twenty minutes, forcing viewers to endure the family acrimony past the point of comfort.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The second weekend of the season brings a guest appearance by Elfman at a concert dedicated to his music for the films of Tim Burton enhanced by visuals of original sketches and drawings from the films.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The same could be said of Piccioli, whose muses include the French actor Isabelle Huppert — portraits of whom were shared as a teaser prior to the show.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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On Instagram through the years, he's shared many glimpses into that time in his life, from school portraits and prom pics to Christmas memories and beyond.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The stained glass traces a hierarchy from the current dean to the Crown and then to God.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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One section traces Fletcher's formative years and early experimentations; another touches on her current artistic explorations.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That is exactly how Google describes the tool in Gemini.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tomlinson, who went on to spend parts of four seasons in the NHL, describes Sullivan as a team-first, selfless player.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This article discusses Ed Gein’s crimes, as well as transphobic depictions of them on screen.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Many conservative critics appear to have homed in on its depictions of the latter with the most myopic lens possible.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Horn didn’t disagree with those descriptions, but said Dowdle’s skill set is more layered.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 89-minute film also featured Swift's descriptions of each song playing before lyric videos for the new tracks.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Financial Affairs Committee approved the term sheet, which outlines tax incremental financing details, in March 2025.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Working with powerful clients, the docuseries outlines how Hanson was recruited by the dangerous Mexican drug cartel Sinaloa, as his networking skills and people knowledge were of great value to them.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Shot with both lyrical intimacy and bursts of vibrant energy, the film portrays the quiet revolution of a boy refusing to surrender his identity.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Norris portrays the cunning and relentless Chief Dennison, with Tripp as Liz Bradley, a border patrol agent with a true-north moral compass, in her first major film role.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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