silhouette

Example Sentences

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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

Its supple leather, fluid silhouette and three sizes allow it to slip effortlessly and intimately into the hand, over the shoulder or across the body.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

His designs created a flattering silhouette, with cinched belts at the waist and structured shoulders heavily peppered across the collection.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The velvety silhouette feels as distant as the sea, whose dark surface is sliced by the banister.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The silhouette of the man also broke away from his companions, rushing toward Yanna with open arms.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin