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silhouette

[sil-oo-et] / ˌsɪl uˈɛt /


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We live in a time where dishes and drinks are engineered not simply to taste good, but to be photographed well — bright colors, dramatic garnishes, interesting silhouettes.

From Salon

Others stick to his signature pastel-powered color palette, sport loud patterned sweater vests or even wear a button-up with a tie and baseball cap — as an ode to his most frequent silhouette.

From Los Angeles Times

All three sections brim with short essays on various plant species such as rose, clover, iris, violet, daisy and lily of the valley, which Dior fashioned into silhouettes and blossoming decorative surfaces.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their recognizable silhouettes, complete with coiled tails, even appear in ancient Egyptian rock carvings.

From Science Daily

Millions visit annually, seeking Instagram backdrops with the trees’ distinctive silhouettes.

From Los Angeles Times