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as in drawings
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
made a quick sketch from which she would create a more detailed painting later
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as in portraits
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
gave her boss quick sketches of the personalities of the clients he was about to meet
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as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
sketched the garden pavilion on a pad of paper so the homeowners would have a rough idea of how it was going to look
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as in describes
to give a representation or account of in words
briefly sketched the intent of the reorganization plan
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Recent Examples of sketches
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to the clothing itself, the archive showcases rare documentation, correspondence, and fashion sketches—all of which assemble a narrative surrounding her relationship with fashion.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Hunt and his director, Ashley Rodbro, build in some visual variety, whether that means screening one of Hunt’s public access sketches, cringy, or a digression into a lighting design demo, a nod to Hunt’s Illinois State degree in lighting design (and acting).
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Many years later, when Hitler was Reich chancellor, his chief architect would observe that despite being head of state of Germany, the Führer was still drawing stage designs and scene sketches, spending weeks at a time on these creations and showing them to professionals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Wirths’ art collection is spread around the hotel, from the jet-black bronze Santa by Paul McCarthy, standing guard by the entrance, and a set of aluminum luggage by Indian artist Subodh Gupta outside my room to Giacometti sketches and Alpine scenes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
He’s best known for his viral online sketches and for touring nationally with his stand-up.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Sirmans noted that the museum included works and references that resonate locally, such as sketches by LeRoy Neiman of Muhammad Ali in Miami Beach and a podcast made with the young girls of Little Haiti Football Club.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Word of the potential deals arrives on the heels of a new report that sketches out a significant improvement for the office market in the South Bay.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Fey revealed the lounge has fallen apart after literally being run into the ground by too many Five-Timers Club sketches.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Yet Barbara is so much more than a foil; Rosenberg sketches out the life of a woman who dreamed of ascending in status, of moving from working-class Brooklyn to the Upper East Side on the arm of a surgeon.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
Seidle sketches out miniature worlds on his Casio with the oblong abstractions of a kindergartener doodling on a piece of paper, his primitive songs existing in a kind of nascent pre-genre state.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
In her pursuit of answers, the Canadian multimedia artist and filmmaker sketches a reimagining of manhood that is neither binary nor an alibi.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Through this sly trick, where doorknobs rise to noses and walls tower high above the hairline, Argento sketches a vision of witchy terror akin to early works of German surrealism.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Amos sketches Pskov’s residents with deep interest and sympathy, yet without condescension or sentimentality.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking niche everyday scenarios.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to the clothing itself, the archive showcases rare documentation, correspondence, and fashion sketches—all of which assemble a narrative surrounding her relationship with fashion.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Hunt and his director, Ashley Rodbro, build in some visual variety, whether that means screening one of Hunt’s public access sketches, cringy, or a digression into a lighting design demo, a nod to Hunt’s Illinois State degree in lighting design (and acting).
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Many years later, when Hitler was Reich chancellor, his chief architect would observe that despite being head of state of Germany, the Führer was still drawing stage designs and scene sketches, spending weeks at a time on these creations and showing them to professionals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Wirths’ art collection is spread around the hotel, from the jet-black bronze Santa by Paul McCarthy, standing guard by the entrance, and a set of aluminum luggage by Indian artist Subodh Gupta outside my room to Giacometti sketches and Alpine scenes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
He’s best known for his viral online sketches and for touring nationally with his stand-up.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Sirmans noted that the museum included works and references that resonate locally, such as sketches by LeRoy Neiman of Muhammad Ali in Miami Beach and a podcast made with the young girls of Little Haiti Football Club.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
All of this is to amp up our sympathy for these men and our certainty that Carol killed Floyd, until the season finale finally sketches her out, albeit thinly.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Word of the potential deals arrives on the heels of a new report that sketches out a significant improvement for the office market in the South Bay.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Fey revealed the lounge has fallen apart after literally being run into the ground by too many Five-Timers Club sketches.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Yet Barbara is so much more than a foil; Rosenberg sketches out the life of a woman who dreamed of ascending in status, of moving from working-class Brooklyn to the Upper East Side on the arm of a surgeon.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
Seidle sketches out miniature worlds on his Casio with the oblong abstractions of a kindergartener doodling on a piece of paper, his primitive songs existing in a kind of nascent pre-genre state.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
In her pursuit of answers, the Canadian multimedia artist and filmmaker sketches a reimagining of manhood that is neither binary nor an alibi.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Through this sly trick, where doorknobs rise to noses and walls tower high above the hairline, Argento sketches a vision of witchy terror akin to early works of German surrealism.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Amos sketches Pskov’s residents with deep interest and sympathy, yet without condescension or sentimentality.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketches
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By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The home, newly staged for sale by Francesca Grace, is featured in the 2012 book Houses of the Sundown Sea, which documents the late architect’s vision through plans, drawings, and photographs.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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The photographer has even captured glamorous portraits of the Prince and Princess of Wales at state banquets, sometimes sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the white-tie events that call for ballgowns and tiaras.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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One source speculated that the portraits of the Bezoses may have been inspired by Condé journalists openly dreading the prospect of the billionaires owning Vogue and having Sánchez calling the shots.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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With 40 original artifacts from the National Archives' collection, the exhibition traces what everyday life was like for British colonists, the roots of the colonists' rebellion and how the most important documents in our history are preserved and protected.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The partnership traces its origins to April 2025, when CJ Group chair Lee Jay-hyun visited Japan and met with TBS leadership – including chair Sasaki Takashi and CEO Abe Ryujiro – to explore collaboration.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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For its inaugural season, in partnership with the Vasarely Foundation, the hotel debuted an exhibition across its lawn that drew over 30,000 visitors, and each guest room features a work by Dutch painter Roan van Oort, who is known for his textured canvases and raw depictions of the natural world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though several artworks from the 1600s may well represent Shakespeare, only two are widely regarded as possibly accurate depictions.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Police officers saw a man matching witness descriptions and challenged him, Thomas said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Full character descriptions for the new additions can be found below.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Malaysia has highlighted the blue economy as a priority area in its most recent economic plan, which outlines the nation’s policy objectives through 2030.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Playing a young Michael is Juliano Krue Valdi, while Colman Domingo portrays patriarch Joe Jackson, who managed Michael and his brothers in the Jackson 5, and daughters Rebbie Jackson, La Toya Jackson and Janet Jackson.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s real-life nephew, portrays Michael Jackson in his acting debut, with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as parents, Joe and Katherine.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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