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noun

vin-ˈyet How to pronounce vignette (audio)
Definition of vignettenext
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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verb

as in to outline

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Recent Examples of vignette
Noun
While this little vignette was concerning enough, full hill anxiety set in when there was a car behind you, between your rear bumper and gravity. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026 Over the last week, its official Instagram account has hosted a series of vignette teasers hinting to potential locations of the next stretch. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
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 Silverbacks albums are always a tapestry of different ideas and themes, vignettes more than a clean narrative. — Ryan Leas, SPIN, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vignette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vignette
  1. portrait
  2. outline
  3. description
  4. hint
  5. depiction
  6. silhouette
  7. portrayal
  8. summarize
Noun
  • Other organizations abandoned associations with Hastert, and his portrait was removed from a hallway outside the House chamber.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While a portrait collection of the resort’s presidential guests caters to quite a fitting name, there’s a new top tier spirit and fine wine collection–along with swanky designs, space for live music, and eventually, a game of pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrait
Verb
  • Plans should clearly outline the decision-making processes to facilitate the continuation of essential functions, even if digital systems are unavailable.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But the maneuvers outlined by Picollo would seem a good start.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of outline
Noun
  • Bread & Butter’s title track is the only time when things decamp to the treacly, mostly because of how Cartunez’s syrupy beat drowns out Droog’s hazy memories of 9/11 and descriptions of a side chick who looks like Ronnie from The Player’s Club.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Inspired by Qur’anic descriptions of paradise, Sheikh Zayed’s vision was to bring a garden into marble and light.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of description
Verb
  • Participants hinted that the rally marked the beginning of a prolonged global campaign among artists and musicians, perhaps based in Chicago, to regulate AI in music and support human artists.
    — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators haven't concluded whether the incident was state-backed or what the motive was, but authorities have strongly hinted that Iran is possibly involved.
    — SYLVIA HUI, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • The play’s depiction of extrajudicial killing and out-of-control military leadership resonate with Whitford.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, the book’s depiction of Nick’s friendship and burgeoning relationship with Daisy’s golf-loving best friend Jordan Baker is upgraded to a torrid romance with its own love song and bedroom scenes that match Daisy’s and Gatsby’s.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of depiction
Verb
  • The result gives Crocs’ Tembo silhouette a narrower, more sneaker-like profile while adding insulation and traction.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • People are silhouetted against the setting sun in Berlin on June 19, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of silhouette
Noun
  • Gemmill talked of how LaNasa’s strength during her cancer battle has influenced her Emmy-winning portrayal of charge nurse Dana Evans on The Pitt.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Eisenberg earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Zuckerberg.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrayal
Verb
  • Dave’s vision for iPlayer included an AI agent called Iggy, which helps recommend and summarize iPlayer content, and can speak to audiences in different languages.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Searching for a product is useful, but turning an invitation into a calendar event or summarizing text can save additional steps.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of summarize

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“Vignette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vignette. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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