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
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
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Bring florals into your bedroom with this Laura Ashley comforter that adds a romantic vibe, or create a new vignette on a mantle or bookshelf using decorative pieces like this modern vase or this bowl candle.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Bring florals into your bedroom with this Laura Ashley comforter that adds a romantic vibe, or create a new vignette on a mantle or bookshelf using decorative pieces like this modern vase or this bowl candle.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignette
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The seemingly unassuming coming-of-ager – a sunny portrait of happy high-school adolescence in Seoul – builds in complexity as a vision of livewire student’s Joo-in’s courage and resilience in the face of trauma, unknown and then misinterpreted by her equally young classmates.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The portrait museum has a dizzying array of galleries depicting everything from Old Hollywood to 17th-century Indigenous Americans.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The speakers and attendees outlined their vision for the world at a time when national conservatism has reached its zenith of influence.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, the majority of districts, like Porter Township where Watkin now works, did not report any injuries despite the requirements outlined in House Enrolled Act 1591.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Incident description Lightning fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The bootcut bottoms come in a petite-friendly 27-inch inseam, which, according to the product’s description, fits those 5-foot-3 and under.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Also, with age comes experience, Gellar adds, hinting that her acting is better than ever.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Looking at Elliott’s post-2024 drives, six-month outcomes have generally been favorable—hinting PEP could see a similar pattern.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Joker Joaquin Phoenix's harrowing depiction of the classic DC villain earned him an Oscar for Best Actor in 2020.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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As far as the car’s importance for Fuchs, up until that point, the Austrian artist had risen to prominence for his religious and mystical depictions.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX highlighted the achievement in the post on X, sharing a dramatic image of the booster standing tall on the pad, silhouetted against the night sky after its demanding journey.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The collection reimagines three adidas Japan silhouettes, adding Brain Dead’s signature touch to the sleek, Lo Profile design that’s gained popularity in recent years.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
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Davis would go on to have a successful career, with a breakout role as Brooke Armstrong on Melrose Place followed by her now-iconic portrayal of Charlotte York in the Sex and the City franchise.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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His portrayal of Thomas Cromwell garnered him a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor and an Emmy nomination.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Antonio Torres then summarized his claims, saying Geller had signed off on athletes in similar situations in the past.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Evaluating Oracle across Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience suggests the company retains a strong operating and financial base, as summarized below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Vignette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignette. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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