silhouette
Example Sentences
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Over many decades, the queen in her public appearances maintained a silhouette of practicality over trend, usually a structured jacket and matching hat, along with Anello & Davide calf leather loafers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"The Hoveyzeh silhouette is also much different, with wings and a visible engine depending on angle," he added.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
I’d stare into twilight-tinged corners of my bedroom, convincing myself that I could see a human-like silhouette lurking in the dark, and spending what felt like hours thinking of all the things it could be.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
The mountains, their silhouette, have always felt majestic, safe, and why it was so heartbreaking anytime to see them burn.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Amah’s silhouette was still and calm against the flickering light of the flames.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
Vocabulary lists containing silhouette
Long Way Down
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You Name It: Eponyms
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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