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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Recent Examples of vignette
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 June 2025
The vignettes, each directed by a different Ukrainian filmmaker, also capture the mundane realities of life during wartime with insight and sensitivity, underscoring the tragedy of Russia’s aggression.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Ocean Vuong
october 1, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2019
There’s naturally vignetting wide open, but this is successfully removed by both types of lens corrections.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
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Noun
His own self doubts about his talent, and vignettes regarding some of his famous actor friends, notably Raimu and Fernandel and more, are stuffed into the 90-minute running time.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 June 2025
The vignettes, each directed by a different Ukrainian filmmaker, also capture the mundane realities of life during wartime with insight and sensitivity, underscoring the tragedy of Russia’s aggression.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Verb
In this way, the voice, the letter itself, became the main plot, the digressions in memory, cultural investigations, and vignettes its tributaries.
—Ocean Vuong
october 1, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2019
There’s naturally vignetting wide open, but this is successfully removed by both types of lens corrections.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignette
Noun
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The first one featured a portrait of President Harry Truman as man of the year for his decision to bomb Japan.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
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Highlighting the brand’s first Aqua Terra timepiece in 30mm, the campaign features portraits of Ariana DeBose, Ashley Graham, Tems, Danielle Marsha, Marisa Abela and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, the eldest daughter of Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The complete national security agreement hasn’t been published publicly, although aspects of it have been outlined in statements and securities filings made by the companies, U.S. Steel said Wednesday.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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When advocating for moral decisions—such as cutting ties with a supplier accused of labor violations—leaders should clearly outline the associated financial and operational consequences.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The legislation lists a variety of records that must be turned over if requested, including contracts, grants, job descriptions, employee training materials, budgets and audits.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Moments after the measure was introduced — the first step in a typically monthslong legislative process that includes committee discussion, full City Council votes and often opposition delay tactics — Reilly accused Johnson of hiding the measure with an inaccurate description.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
Verb
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General manager Marc Eversley hinted after Wednesday’s first round that the Bulls were considering a trade down in the second round — and that the roster is expected to undergo further change before the season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Executive producer Coogler has hinted the show will also tee up some themes from Avengers: Doomsday.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
Noun
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It was made to provide a true depiction of what was happening at the time.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
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From his first girlfriend, living in his London apartment with his Jamaican parents, to moments at the house of ill fame and the tribulations of being a Bronx landlord, observers are offered a realistic depiction of Slick Rick’s journey to legend.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The buildable collection of seasonless silhouettes that effortlessly transitioned from day to night was a revolution in the way women curated their wardrobes.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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The sight of thousands of cranes silhouetted against a sunrise (or sunset) and filling the air with their distinctive, rolling calls is truly unique.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These portrayals took on new weight and context with the passage of the Hollywood Production Code.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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This portrayal caused a significant backlash from some viewers at the time.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Among its tasks will be assisting with coding, acting as a translation tool and summarize complex documents for workers.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The Pandemic Greases the Wheels The evidence summarized in Karlin's fact sheet had been around for decades.—
Liana Simstrom,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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“Vignette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignette. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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