as in portraits
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 vignettes
Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The three- or four-story vignettes in each episode, which typically weave together to gesture at some larger theme, strike this balance as well.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Magnifying glasses placed in front of projectors transformed amateur images into circular, inverted vignettes that felt ripped from another world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
The aesthetically motivated traveler will find no shortage of pretty vignettes to capture.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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
There wasn’t enough meat to make a sustainable TV show, so Robinson took another crack and created a Man of the Future plotline with more vignettes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The vignettes of heartbreak and hustling come with absurdist wit and an outstanding selection of beats.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Some vignettes had the grainy shading of excessive toner powder, while others were bleached out.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The three- or four-story vignettes in each episode, which typically weave together to gesture at some larger theme, strike this balance as well.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Magnifying glasses placed in front of projectors transformed amateur images into circular, inverted vignettes that felt ripped from another world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
The aesthetically motivated traveler will find no shortage of pretty vignettes to capture.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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
There wasn’t enough meat to make a sustainable TV show, so Robinson took another crack and created a Man of the Future plotline with more vignettes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The vignettes of heartbreak and hustling come with absurdist wit and an outstanding selection of beats.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignettes
Noun
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Masses of pro-government supporters gathered in Tehran last night, holding flags and portraits of Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Indian portraits, too, were typically studio-based, meaning that individuals were literally removed from any landscape.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This report outlines the plant’s design, location, and safety systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alexander outlines a process that includes planning, sourcing materials, building components and refining details.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The author’s dialogue is spot-on, and so are descriptions of both states.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The endless descriptions of the sand’s pervasiveness, its grit, and its dryness, instills a real fear.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The shift in the industrial building’s property value hints that the site might experience a rise in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Currently, creating those graphic depictions of children is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Origins of this Greek watermelon salad recipe Chef Karatassos traces this refreshing watermelon salad back to its Mediterranean roots, where simple seasonal ingredients take center stage.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Curated by Alex Gartenfeld, Irma and Norman Braman Artistic Director, alongside Gean Moreno, Director of the Art + Research Center, Perfect Nonsense traces Korine’s enduring fascination with the American teenager, the outsider, and the intersection of celebrity and authenticity.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two television cameras looking down from an altitude of about 450 miles made initial pictures of earthly cloud patterns on the satellite’s second orbitable trip.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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After walking into her personal office to find Gordon redecorating the room with pictures of herself, Gomez sits down to review her assistant's to-do list for the day.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Conversations between people and land are as alive as human dialogue in these earnest portrayals of gathering and return.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Surrounding Fox’s keen central performance are a number of skilled and sensitive portrayals, in particular Swoosie Kurtz, as a lonely co-worker who is genuinely concerned about her young cohort’s well-being.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Vignettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignettes. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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