as in portrait
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
the general's memoirs are filled with revealing vignettes of some of the war's most compelling personalities
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Recent Examples of vignette
Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Other tests set to go nationwide include vignettes — displays of specialty goods only sold online.
—Steve Lackmeyer, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Chris McMullen, Space.com, 4 July 2025
The idea is to fix any issues that your lens introduces, such as darkness around the edges (vignetting) or warped perspectives.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Though the vignette has clear, specific purpose, Friedman says the design is still nice and open, maximizing the available space by connecting it to the surrounding yard.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Other tests set to go nationwide include vignettes — displays of specialty goods only sold online.
—Steve Lackmeyer, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some but not all have mentioned vignetting at full aperture, though going down a couple of stops vastly reduces it.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 4 July 2025
The idea is to fix any issues that your lens introduces, such as darkness around the edges (vignetting) or warped perspectives.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for vignette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignette
Noun
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Carly will modify her design according to the needs of future exhibitions, which include shows with Karen Kilimnik and Joseph Geagan; the latter’s will incorporate portraits of members of the Vegas scene, Carly among them.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Through simple text and brilliant animal illustrations reminiscent of Eric Carle’s finest, Caldecott honoree Christian Robinson presents a lovely and nuanced portrait of dads across the animal kingdom, from lions to seahorses to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors outlined the evidence against Hisham Abugharbieh in a motion for his pretrial detention, filed Saturday.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Anoe outlined the grant process at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 697 in Merrillville.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In some cases the description is accurate, but the reality is complicated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Providing the exact location of a potential burglary, suspect description and vehicle description (including the make/model/color of the car) will help officers respond quickly before the confrontation escalates to prevent future crime.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart came away pleased with the overall development of his team, even hinting that a few backups pushed previous starters for their jobs.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the segment unfolded, co-host Rosanna Scotto hinted that something special was about to happen.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Three episodes into its third season, Euphoria delivers a Cassie crashout more theatrical than the time her sister Lexi wrote an extremely unflattering depiction of Cassie into the school play.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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But those sequences had to be removed after producers discovered a clause in the settlement with the young accuser that barred the depiction or mention of him in film or television.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The original house was set back and silhouetted against the backdrop of trees.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Endless Summer design, featuring a surfer silhouetted against an orange-yellow sunset, is Florida's top-selling specialty plate, with 145,063 registrations.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Your portrayal of Naema’s ambivalence, her pride, her shame at being unable to use her medical degree and skills in this new country, her anger at Jimmy and also her appreciation of his saving her life, and her son and mother-in-law, is masterful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dolph Lundgren first brought the comic book character to life on screen in a 1989 movie, followed by Thomas Jane and Ray Stevenson in two standalone 2000s movies, but Jon Bernthal has had the most popular portrayal.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That makes Dispatch useful for reviewing different proposals, comparing contracts, or summarizing research.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Vignette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignette. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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