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noun

vin-ˈyet How to pronounce vignette (audio)
Definition of vignettenext
as in portrait
a vivid representation in words of someone or something the general's memoirs are filled with revealing vignettes of some of the war's most compelling personalities

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verb

as in to outline

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Recent Examples of vignette
Noun
These 16 slaps are lucid and adventurous, featuring random Jay Electronica warblings, DJ Quik rhythms, and a couple of surprisingly appropriate Westside Gunn vignettes. — Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 The video vignettes will feature series star Theo James as well as soccer great David Beckham, who has served as a brand ambassador for the beer since 2024. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
The idea is to fix any issues that your lens introduces, such as darkness around the edges (vignetting) or warped perspectives. — PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 Silverbacks albums are always a tapestry of different ideas and themes, vignettes more than a clean narrative. — Ryan Leas, SPIN, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vignette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignette
  1. portrait
  2. outline
  3. description
  4. hint
  5. depiction
  6. silhouette
  7. portrayal
  8. summarize
Noun
  • The old tavern sign, which used to feature a portrait of King George III, now sports the image of another George—George Washington.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Similar reactions have played out online around the trend, with some users sharing retro portraits while others condemn the use of AI or criticize people who take issue with it.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of portrait
Verb
  • The memo cited a Law Department estimate of about 35,000 potential plaintiffs — roughly 10,000 of whom were expected to file claims — as a result of the September 11 attacks and outlined legislative options to limit the city’s legal liability.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than simply predicting a doomsday plot, the main purpose of this release is to outline a pathway with the necessary steps to set things on the right track.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of outline
Noun
  • Pourrain’s description of his time in detention is not uncommon.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The suspect remains at large, and a description has not yet been released.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of description
Verb
  • Richardson’s trade request has remained intact throughout training camp and the preseason, but assistant GM Ed Dodds strongly hinted in mid-August that the Colts were intending to keep Richardson.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Nikki will be seeking a password, also hinted via social media, that will change nightly, from guests.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • After reviewing a transcript of the scene provided by The Hollywood Reporter, two prominent American Muslim advocacy groups excoriated the film’s depiction of Islam.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The detailed scenes highlight hunting rituals and feature realistic depictions of the animals.
    — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 10, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of depiction
Verb
  • People are silhouetted against the setting sun in Berlin on June 19, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 30 July 2026
  • When hunting, the dragonflies approached their prey from below, so prey was often viewed silhouetted against the sky.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
Definition of silhouette
Noun
  • The film received a very positive reception but its nearly four-hour runtime and the deeply unsettling nature of Gibney’s portrayal also seemed to have exhausted the crowd.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Suffice it to say, a QB's rookie year is not always an accurate portrayal of the player that QB will become.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of portrayal
Verb
  • Both models can also use Apple Intelligence and its Audio Intelligence features to summarize a recent conversation.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • An employee raises a concern with a manager, the manager summarizes it for a director and the director combines it with other issues before discussing it with a VP.
    — Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of summarize

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“Vignette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignette. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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