as in outlines
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
a car with flowing contours
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Recent Examples of contours
The whites of lights and balloons popped, and black suits seemed extremely dark while clearly retaining their cuts and contours.
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contours
outlines
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Plus, the minimalist heart outlines are dainty looking and would be a perfect choice for your wife or mom to wear every day.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The just unsealed autopsy outlines what LAPD cops, medical examiners and others saw when the trunk was opened.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Contours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contours. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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