sketch

[skech] / skɛtʃ /

NOUN

drawing, outline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

account blueprint cartoon chart copy depiction description illustration likeness painting picture piece portrayal summary version vignette

STRONG

adumbration compendium configuration delineation design diagram digest doodle draft figuration figure form monograph plan report representation rough shape skeleton survey syllabus

WEAK

aperçu précis

VERB

draw, outline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chalk chart delineate depict lay out paint portray

STRONG

adumbrate blueprint characterize describe design detail develop diagram doodle draft line plan plot represent skeleton trace

WEAK

block out map out rough out skeletonize

Antonyms

STRONG

forget ignore misrepresent neglect

Example Sentences

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The sketch was posted the day Diaz-Canel confirmed talks between US and Cuban officials had occurred.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The sketch show kicked off the show with a take on a viral moment from NBA legend and broadcaster Charles Barkley.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

I did one little sketch that was based on the idea of the Mersey washing over the dock.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

And the sketches have been done in other sketch shows onstage, live.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

I get my sketch pad and check the winged leopard to make sure it’s safe.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko