vignetting

verb

present participle of vignette
as in silhouetting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignetting
  1. silhouetting
  2. hinting
  3. tracing
  4. summing up
  5. outlining
  6. suggesting
  7. exhibiting
  8. drafting
Verb
  • The sculptural dress—part of Louis Vuitton's fall 2026 collection—featured a square neckline framed by a dramatic collar that flared out behind her head, beautifully silhouetting the actress's curly bob hairstyle.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • As the full moon sank below the horizon, silhouetting palm trees at Jetty Park, the light of dawn ushered in the arrival of the world’s largest cruise ship to its new homeport on Florida’s Space Coast.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2025
Definition of silhouetting
Verb
  • Your recourse at this point is talking directly to the supervisor rather than hinting about your displeasure.
    — R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In one Instagram post, Gomez also shared a look at her fresh dark red hair, hinting that her character Mabel may undergo a major hair transformation this season.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of hinting
Verb
  • Investigators were still tracing financial records to determine whether companies financed or ordered the land clearing, signaling the probe could expand beyond those arrested.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators were still tracing financial records to determine whether companies financed or ordered the land clearing, signaling the inquiry could expand beyond those arrested.
    — Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of tracing
Verb
  • Schwartz addressed this challenge by summing up their plight in an opening credits song.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That was the gist of my story (here) summing up the day, with quotes from Preller and others.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of summing up
Verb
  • Warsh on Friday reiterated his skepticism about providing such guidance or even outlining his broad approach to interest-rate policy.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state.
    — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlining
Verb
  • Several of Chisholm’s teammates were aghast at Flemming also suggesting Red Sox reliever Jovani Morán should throw at Austin Wells in the batter’s box as retaliation.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Davidson teases that Lawrence will make recurring cameos on the series, suggesting that the tables have now turned between the rivals, as the series is set in the present day and accounts for Lawrence’s own star power.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of suggesting
Verb
  • The Liberty did just that, trailing by just two points in the first while exhibiting good ball movement and some positive possessions in transition.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Often star soloists are employed, each exhibiting ego and leaving the conductor as ringmaster.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibiting
Verb
  • The next step will be drafting the final language governing the sale and preservation requirements before the property changes hands.
    — Noah Daly August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Examples include preparing a report from recent conversations or drafting a follow-up on what was discussed in the latest meeting.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of drafting
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“Vignetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignetting. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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