vignetting

Definition of vignettingnext
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
  • Hospital executives are hinting of a second wave of layoffs as some downsize their operations while the federal government continues to close the funding spigot for health care programs in phases over the next several years.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, wildly popular Korean fragrance label Nonfiction has officially made its way stateside, hinting that K-beauty’s influence may soon extend well beyond skincare and into the perfume aisle.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The new center includes two theaters designed for virtual reality programming and a walkthrough exhibit with 11 informative panels tracing the history of the Holocaust — including historic family photographs — and two digital panels on the recent uptick in worldwide antisemitism.
    Lauren Costantino March 27, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Ray tracing is a 3D rendering technology that simulates the behavior of light to produce realistic reflections and lighting effects.
    Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Well, summing up Tyreek’s time with the Dolphins, similar to as summing up Tyreek, is complicated.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • While the easiest way to catch the ceremony online at no cost is through DirecTV’s five-day trial period, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead, including any free trials and limited-time discounts.
    Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Last September, the city released the feasibility study, outlining the site’s potential uses and evaluating considerations like parking and utilities.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The hackers never demanded a ransom, suggesting they were motivated by destruction and chaos, not profit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The most damaging incident for Meta occurred in 2021, when Haugen, a former Facebook product manager turned whistleblower, leaked a trove of documents suggesting the company knew of the potential harms of its products.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • At that point, Leigh also reportedly began exhibiting erratic behavior.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Jacobs is a real find as Matt, exhibiting a touch of honesty and authenticity that matches his co-star’s in every way.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But if the Cowboys don’t find a tango partner, drafting Parker makes some sense.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Some faculty involved in drafting it later distanced themselves from the effort.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Vignetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignetting. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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