as in outline
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
cartoonists often try to give their characters recognizable silhouettes
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as in to trace
to draw or make apparent the outline of
in the photograph the majestic mountain is strikingly silhouetted against the setting sun
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Recent Examples of silhouette
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Packed with style, each silhouette is sure to add a special hit of energy to your vacations and perhaps even a walk to the bodega.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 July 2025
Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In a stormy shot with trees silhouetted against a cloudy sky, the trees appear almost black but still retain enough texture in the shadows, and even the green of the leaves.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The shoes also showcased a d’Orsay silhouette, thereby revealing more of the side of the foot than a typical pump.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Packed with style, each silhouette is sure to add a special hit of energy to your vacations and perhaps even a walk to the bodega.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 July 2025
Verb
The sight of thousands of cranes silhouetted against a sunrise (or sunset) and filling the air with their distinctive, rolling calls is truly unique.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In a stormy shot with trees silhouetted against a cloudy sky, the trees appear almost black but still retain enough texture in the shadows, and even the green of the leaves.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Both the former president and former first lady shared the same photo showing an outline of the two of them alongside Malia watching fireworks.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Documents released last month about the approval of Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine for only seniors ages 65 and older and others with at least one underlying condition down to age 12 outline a rationale similar to the one Prasad used in his decision about the Novavax shot.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
3 July 2025
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The Library of Michigan traces it to the Ojibwe word Washtenong, meaning Grand River, farther district or land beyond, according to Michigan State University.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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While the first official Ranger battalion was formed in 1942, the Rangers trace their lineage back to at least the 1750s.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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By reimagining the boundaries of where its sport can potentially thrive, the AVP might have sketched out a novel blueprint for other sports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Through some 90 pieces, drawn from the brand’s patrimonial collections but also on loan from private collectors, the display is about the rich history left behind by founder Jean Dinh Van, a singular jeweler who sculpted rather than sketched his designs.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Changeable tastes and desires define your next four months.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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To define these guardrails, organizations should: • Implement reinforcement learning techniques with human feedback to continuously review and reward the LLMs for good behavior.—
Rakshana Balakrishnan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Silhouette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silhouette. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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