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silhouette

[sil-oo-et] / ˌsɪl uˈɛt /


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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

Unlike most other officers at the time, Napoleon wore his hat sideways, which gave him a distinct silhouette easily recognised by his troops in battle.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

From behind the big top, the silhouette of a balloon rises into the sky, followed by a child’s prolonged wail.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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