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 couple first rose to internet fame through their popular YouTube channel h3h3Productions, which often featured Ethan and Hila in sketches and vlogs.

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

Ignacio grew up in East L.A., and showed esparza a big manila envelope stuffed with incredible sketches and drawings by Glugio “Gronk” Nicandro.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Dating back to the 19th century, the masterpiece was based on sketches made in Rome.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

She leafed through her study book, crammed with sketches of insects painted from life on scraps of vellum.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

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