as in portraits
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 vignettes
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Ricky Saints and Blake Monroe also had vignettes for their upcoming appearances.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Styled thoughtfully on open shelving, these tiny vignettes remain visible enough to spark joy, yet tucked away enough to stay functional—proof that whimsy and practicality can coexist beautifully.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Rooms clad in creamy neutrals are accented with sage green, garnet, and gold, setting the scene for dreamy king-size beds with leather headboards, Art Deco–inspired seating vignettes, and plush graphic rugs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 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
The film is structured as a triptych, and its second section features vignettes and images that give context to the humiliation that Emi experiences in the third.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Some vignettes had the grainy shading of excessive toner powder, while others were bleached out.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The three- or four-story vignettes in each episode, which typically weave together to gesture at some larger theme, strike this balance as well.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Instead, vignettes provide a meandering exploration, connecting past and present and sketching parallels between father and son.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Ricky Saints and Blake Monroe also had vignettes for their upcoming appearances.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Styled thoughtfully on open shelving, these tiny vignettes remain visible enough to spark joy, yet tucked away enough to stay functional—proof that whimsy and practicality can coexist beautifully.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Rooms clad in creamy neutrals are accented with sage green, garnet, and gold, setting the scene for dreamy king-size beds with leather headboards, Art Deco–inspired seating vignettes, and plush graphic rugs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 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
The film is structured as a triptych, and its second section features vignettes and images that give context to the humiliation that Emi experiences in the third.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Some vignettes had the grainy shading of excessive toner powder, while others were bleached out.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The three- or four-story vignettes in each episode, which typically weave together to gesture at some larger theme, strike this balance as well.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignettes
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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
Verb
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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
Noun
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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
Verb
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The asymmetry of the wear on the krakens’ jaws, meanwhile, hints that different parts of the animals’ brain were specialized for different tasks—a sign of advanced cognition in these invertebrates.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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And Pearlman hints that Trump won't just be watching, but participating, in his act.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
23 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
Verb
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This madness traces straight back to Khan’s war on companies — from soda bottlers to tech giants and even Uber-Lyft driver pay deals.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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As Siâvash increasingly retreats into imaginary characters, the documentary traces a sibling relationship shaped and strained by displacement, set against a backdrop of escalating tension between Iran and the United States that carries personal consequences for both subjects.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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The following slide proved that the bribe worked, as Emma adorably smiled in her school pictures, and the results were perfection.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pentagon leaders’ positive portrayals present an incomplete picture at best, people familiar with intelligence assessments told us.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Also missing from the film are portrayals of Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his siblings Rebbie, Randy and Janet, who apparently weren’t happy with many of the scenes.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Vignettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignettes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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