silhouette
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Where the former implemented carefully considered, brief glimpses of its female lead to shade her character’s textures, “Obsession” stops caring about Nikki the moment her silhouette is completed.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
The designer drew inspiration for Gregory’s burgundy coat from a Coogler red carpet moment, tailoring a clean, sophisticated silhouette while playing with the scale of Janine’s costume.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
These sunglasses from Ray-Ban and Ferrari are a bolder, thick-framed take on a classic silhouette.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
"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
Even though scarcely a shadow, the silhouette was graceful and lithe, her hair streaming behind her like ripples in the water.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
Vocabulary lists containing silhouette
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