Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignetting
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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,
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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
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New York City police stood by their investigation, hinting that the five had been part of the attack along with Reyes, but in 2002 the convictions were vacated.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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In recent weeks, the Grammy-winning pop star had been cryptically hinting that an album announcement was imminent, including by mysteriously wiping all of the posts from her Instagram account.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Large images from those defining moments filled the venue stage, tracing a career that has crossed stand-up, television and film.—
Jonathan Landrum Jr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds, with origins tracing back to ancient Persia.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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The house was partially framed, with Eastern white pine outlining the shape of the rooms.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Last week, interim CEO King sent a memo outlining her concerns to the Chicago Board of Education.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Near the end of this complex six-hundred-page book, Yamashita switches to a collective pronoun, suggesting that a common dream has connected her characters.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Prominent conservative pundits − from former Fox News hosts Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and podcaster Candace Owens − are suggesting the president is unwell.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Then head on over to the Startup Art Fair, which will see more than 70 artists exhibiting across two floors of San Francisco’s colorful Hotel Del Sol.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Just hours after giving birth on March 3, Kamaria began exhibiting irregular behavior.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This is the first time the Chiefs have picked in the top 10 since drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The fourth rolled around and the Paton, sans ‘Y’, in the Post’s drafting team emerged.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Vignetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignetting. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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