sketches

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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drawing, outline n.
draw, outline v.

NOUN

drawing, outline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

account blueprint cartoon chart copy depiction description illustration likeness painting picture piece portrayal summary version vignette

STRONG

adumbration compendium configuration delineation design diagram digest doodle draft figuration figure form monograph plan report representation rough shape skeleton survey syllabus

WEAK

aperçu précis

VERB

draw, outline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chalk chart delineate depict lay out paint portray

STRONG

adumbrate blueprint characterize describe design detail develop diagram doodle draft line plan plot represent skeleton trace

WEAK

block out map out rough out skeletonize

Antonyms

STRONG

forget ignore misrepresent neglect

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sketches

The decent first act sketches how fundamental Matt’s wide eyes and carved cheekbones are to his career.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

A portfolio of sketches was thought likely to reveal the novice’s level of work and thought and innermost graphic personality.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

These gems are surrounded by a wealth of period garments, accessories, artworks, posters, sketches, photographs and clips from over 50 silent movies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

“The Eric André Show” began in 2012 and is the origin for a number of viral memes and sketches and unhinged celebrity moments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

For this sheet, he chose the softer medium of red chalk over the scratchy line of pen and ink that he used in rough sketches.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

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