as in portrait
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
the general's memoirs are filled with revealing vignettes of some of the war's most compelling personalities
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Recent Examples of vignette
Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Choose a mix of both 10-inch and 12-inch heights for a dynamic vignette.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Silverbacks albums are always a tapestry of different ideas and themes, vignettes more than a clean narrative.
—Ryan Leas, SPIN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Lathan sought to create visually compelling short films featuring intimate vignettes about the whimsy, experiments and delights of everyday life such as making a pie.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Choose a mix of both 10-inch and 12-inch heights for a dynamic vignette.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
The idea is to fix any issues that your lens introduces, such as darkness around the edges (vignetting) or warped perspectives.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Silverbacks albums are always a tapestry of different ideas and themes, vignettes more than a clean narrative.
—Ryan Leas, SPIN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignette
Noun
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The portraits of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were released earlier this month ahead of the inauguration.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The portrait of a contemporary Palestinian family and the complexities of its life in Israel premiered in Venice’s Orizzonti sidebar last September, clinching its Best Screenplay award.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to etiquette guidelines outlined in Newsweek, keeping feet out of the aisle and being mindful of others' movement is a basic expectation when flying.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Stockpiling mifepristone would help to guard against an effort outlined in Project 2025, the conservative governing plan developed by the Heritage Foundation with assistance from many officials connected to Trump’s first term.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Police did not release a description of the vehicle nor information about a possible suspect.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The legal descriptions correspond to 2955, 2960 and 2990 Coconut Ave.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Trump hinted that he was set to take action on his first day in office to pardon individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2025
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Kelce recently hinted on The Pat McAfee Show that Swift would be in attendance, adding to the growing speculation that her presence is a good-luck charm for the Chiefs.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 Jan. 2025
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The dramatized depiction of an investigation into Chandler’s claims against Jackson open and close the script, Puck states.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her vivid depictions of climate change, inequality and resilience remain a testament to her unparalleled ability to look at the present and imagine what lies ahead.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Put a tall dragon tree in an oversized planter on the floor silhouetted against a blank wall to show off its bold, sculptural form.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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Wide legs remain the go-to silhouette across the denim market from premium denim labels like DL1961 and Citizens of Humanity to designer collections like Gucci, MSGM and Roberto Cavalli.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Jan. 2025
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In addition to receiving praise for its comedic chops, the series has been lauded for its authentic, if sometimes overdone, portrayal of the world of the 1990s.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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The other was for her portrayal of Joseph Stalin’s mother-in-law in an HBO movie about the former Soviet leader.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Other news organizations such as the New York Times and Sky News had stories incorrectly summarized.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The tech giant was facing mounting criticism over its Apple Intelligence service with complaints from the likes of the BBC, American journalists and news organizations over news alerts that appeared to come from these organizations and were either wrong or poorly summarized.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Vignette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignette. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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