silhouette

Example Sentences

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"The munition depicted in the video appears to be twice as long, consistent with the dimensions and silhouette of an Iranian Hoveyzeh cruise missile," Capt Hawkins said.

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

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

There’s even an arrow with the silhouette of a hiker.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila