silhouetting

verb

Definition of silhouettingnext
present participle of silhouette
as in tracing
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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  1. tracing
  2. defining
  3. outlining
Verb
  • In addition to tracing a timeline from the 2016 Bitfinex hack to the present day and describing how federal authorities discovered Morgan and Lichtenstein’s involvement, Biggest Heist Ever raises a new series of questions about the hack and its implications.
    Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Their findings also revealed that residents of the seaside resort favored by wealthy Romans had diverse backgrounds, primarily tracing their ancestry to eastern Mediterranean immigrants, highlighting the mobility of people and the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of tracing
Verb
  • Start by defining clear work hours and turning off notifications after hours.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In this interview, Hunter reflects on the lessons learned from his past ventures and how his unique background has led him to launch another category defining brand.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of defining
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  • For outlining or detailed work, start with a thicker version of the icing.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The book begins by outlining the various methodology around candying, with helpful charts and tips that lean more intuitive than overly technical.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlining
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silken

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