vignetting

present participle of vignette

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignetting
Verb
  • 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
  • As the full moon sank below the horizon, silhouetting palm trees at Jetty Park, the light of dawn ushered in the arrival of the world’s largest cruise ship to its new homeport on Florida’s Space Coast.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The double wear of American designers has some royal watchers speculating that Princess Kate is hinting that a trip across the pond is on the agenda in the near future.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • Winners 1) Xavier Becerra — Only two months ago, the low-key former California attorney general was polling at just 5%, stuck in a distant sixth place in the governor’s race and one of the candidates party leaders were hinting should drop out.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Criminals who understand digital assets already have options designed to frustrate tracing.
    Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Egyptian star Mona Zaki plays singer Umm Kulthum in the picture tracing the singer’s remarkable journey from a small village in Egypt’s Nile Delta to becoming the most celebrated voice in the Arab world.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Then, summing up what seemed to be the vibe of the patio.
    Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 May 2026
  • No title cards summing up Moulin’s noble deeds greet us at the end; there is no misty coda.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • Kostyukevich called Sit to get information on what happened, according to a court document outlining what information would be addressed at trial, known as a trial brief.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Although the petition against the fireworks was not started by the nonprofit, the group shares concerns about the event and sent a letter to officials last month outlining the harms caused by the fireworks.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • One filing cited industry estimates suggesting that base live TV streaming packages rose significantly over time when sports programming was included, though Disney has denied any wrongdoing.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • But rates have remained elevated even as fuel costs eased, suggesting underlying cargo demand has been stronger than expected rather than driven solely by temporary cost inflation.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Though better known as an Oscar-winning actor, Brody has recently gained attention as a painter, exhibiting artworks that riff on work by artists such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The Religious Liberty Commission was tasked with drafting a report on the history and state of religious liberty in the nation by July 4, 2026, when it was established in 2025.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Demonstrations focus on interface design, workflow enhancements, drafting speed, research capabilities, and productivity gains.
    Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Vignetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignetting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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