contour
Example Sentences
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These details are mostly new, but the broad contours of the plot stick firmly to the narrative of the movie, based on an actual incident that took place in 1972.
“They are retracing and mirroring the contours of human drama and debate, as documented in their vast training data.”
She raised her narrow, contoured eyebrows at me.
From Literature
Texas typically reports quickly, meaning the contours of several marquee races may emerge within hours.
From Barron's
Some of her work involved measuring the precise contours of the Earth, on land and at sea, allowing for the effects of tides and other forces.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
