outline

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The president is widely reported to have passed on to the Iranians - via Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator - an outline of a 15-point plan to end the conflict.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

AI helped with an outline, the rest was Lichtenberg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Consider asking for monthly or quarterly check-ins, where you clearly and specifically outline the tasks you executed and how you contributed to the success of certain projects.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Swanberg has long worked in an unusual style in which the script is essentially a detailed outline and the actors work to come up with their own dialogue during rehearsals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

But as the yellow eyes got closer, George could see the outline of a huge cat, with two glistening fangs.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis