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as in drawings
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
made a quick sketch from which she would create a more detailed painting later
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as in portraits
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
gave her boss quick sketches of the personalities of the clients he was about to meet
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as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
sketched the garden pavilion on a pad of paper so the homeowners would have a rough idea of how it was going to look
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as in describes
to give a representation or account of in words
briefly sketched the intent of the reorganization plan
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Noun
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Facial hair and hats had been scribbled all over their portraits.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024 -
Biographical portraits of pop stars, all in national tours at The Bushnell, ranged from Cher to Neil Diamond to Fanny Brice to Michael Jackson.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This supports the likelihood that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Police Department describes Rise as a unique program that provides an opportunity for participants to give back to the community through community service while embracing accountability and growth.—
Campbell Roper,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Excavations unearthed priceless statues and reliefs, including depictions of crouching lions and a youthful male figure.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2024
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This small house contained a number of sensual, mythic depictions.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Yet these descriptions grossly understate the lived reality for most of those affected.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.—
Mina Elias,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In this political analysis, Carter — who paved the way for the Camp David Accords — outlines the historical and religious context behind the conflict and tensions in the Middle East.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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The county’s long-term Tourism Master Plan, which outlines a 20-year vision for sustainable tourism development, aims to retain the growth experienced during the years after the COVID-19 pandemic and continue building on that momentum.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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King So portrays May Tao, a local journalist with a healthy distrust of the Wausau Police who harbors big secrets of her own.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This depicts life in a Syrian village through a complex family drama.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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On the vaulted ceiling, Charles Le Brun painted an elaborate 30-scene fresco that depicts the first 18 years of Louis XIV's military and diplomatic victories.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Sketches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketches. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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