profiles

NOUN

drawing of outline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

figure portrait sketch

STRONG

contour delineation figuration form likeness line lineament lineation shadow shape silhouette

WEAK

side view

NOUN

description, characterization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis biography chart review sketch study survey

STRONG

diagram vignette

WEAK

character sketch thumbnail sketch vita

Example Sentences

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She lent herself especially to positions in which the face was somewhat averted or blurred; she abounded in lady-like back views and profils perdus.

From The Real Thing by James, Henry

She lent herself especially to positions in which the face was somewhat averted or blurred, she abounded in ladylike back views and profils perdus.

From Some Short Stories [by Henry James] by James, Henry