vignetting

Definition of vignettingnext
present participle of vignette
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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
  • Trouble brewing Some analysts are hinting that trouble may be brewing for budget hotels, which are seeing an uptick in foreclosures and bankruptcies.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
  • Earlier this year, Judge William Orrick praised Mayor Barbara Lee and Interim Police Chief James Beere — who has submitted his name for consideration in the permanent chief search — for department reforms, hinting that Oakland may be nearing the finish line.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • At the state dinner on Tuesday evening, the King reaffirmed the deep bonds between the US and UK, tracing their roots to World War II.
    Max Foster, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
  • This tool pinpoints the ancient latitude of any modern location, tracing its journey back to the peak of the supercontinent Pangaea.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Freedom to fly When asked about summing up the company’s contributions to the nation over the years, West highlighed Southwest’s democratic nature.
    The Oklahoman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Perhaps summing up her Survivor experience to a T, Wendy Jo got lost walking out of Tribal Council after having her torch snuffed.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This week, Bonta joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from mainly Democratic states submitting a comment letter to the Postal Service outlining their opposition.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • In past election cycles, candidates are given a slip of paper outlining the dual requirement.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Reports suggesting Sarah Ferguson has stepped back from public life to protect her family are being met with skepticism from within her own circle.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 3 May 2026
  • These people were not suggesting that the Texans overpaid for Anderson, but none were shocked his new contract reached $50 million per year.
    Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Watches and Wonders ran like clockwork in April, with 65 exhibiting brands showing off their latest novelties to around 60,000 visitors in Geneva and nearly 1 billion online.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The students were nominated by their teachers for exhibiting leadership skills and being a good role model to peers.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • No, said the subcommittee drafting the Fourteenth Amendment.
    Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
  • The Fever catapulted up the W’s financial ranks after drafting Caitlin Clark in 2024.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
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“Vignetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignetting. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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