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
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
Instead, the 75-minute show with no intermission creates several vignettes around one character called Little Guy.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Chris McMullen, Space.com, 4 July 2025
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
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Noun
Players will experience a variety of narrative vignettes, exploring the pivotal moments that shaped the characters, from first kisses to last dances.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
Instead, the 75-minute show with no intermission creates several vignettes around one character called Little Guy.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Some but not all have mentioned vignetting at full aperture, though going down a couple of stops vastly reduces it.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 4 July 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for vignette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignette
Noun
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The current and former officials, some of whom asked for anonymity to discuss sensitive internal matters during an active conflict, paint a portrait of an understaffed government workforce struggling to execute the president's agenda.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Auer, as Betty, offers a fleet, brutal portrait of a mother moving through grief, weepily passing from denial to acceptance.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Musk outlined a bold target of generating a terawatt—equivalent to one million megawatts—of compute capacity annually.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Police urged the public to avoid the area and asked anyone who sees someone matching the description to call 911.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The game featured an accessible shuttle service; an audio description service; visual help devices, and spaces specifically designed for sensory and autistic disability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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As it had been hinted, the upcoming season of the regency romance will follow Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling’s (Masali Baduza) love story.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The White House has recently added statues of historical figures to its grounds, including depictions of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin that appeared in the Rose Garden earlier this month.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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In my experience, challenging conventions and presenting a more candid depiction of what troubles our fighting men and women — and their folks back home — brings you more credibility and appreciation than trying to spray perfume on the horrors of the battlefield.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The sculptural dress—part of Louis Vuitton's fall 2026 collection—featured a square neckline framed by a dramatic collar that flared out behind her head, beautifully silhouetting the actress's curly bob hairstyle.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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We are all used to watching documentaries in which silhouetted, pixelated, or disguised contributors divulge their experiences.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hollywood had no interest in presenting balanced portrayals of Black life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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For twelve seasons, Kim has amazed us with her fierce and raw portrayal of Teddy Altman.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As summarized by Engelmayer, the documentary film chronicled Gastineau, Joe Klecko, Marty Lyons and Abdul Salaam forming a dominant Jets defensive line, dubbed the New York Sack Exchange, in the early 1980s.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Vignette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignette. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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