vignettes
Example Sentences
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The finished product was more like a compilation of shot-for-shot music video and live performance recreations, stitched together with vignettes depicting a tepid version of Jackson’s real, tumultuous life.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
There will be a nod to the 250th celebrations with historical "vignettes" between bouts, Axios reported, and there will also be military bands, a US military flyover and parachute display and a 10-minute fireworks finale.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
“This Is Not About Running” is told through vignettes in very short chapters, which gives the story little narrative flow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Gay kisses and scenes of queer physical affection aren’t exactly titillating, or worse, made into inspiring coming-out vignettes perfectly primed for Pride season watchlists.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2026
These brief vignettes were told from the point of view of 2112's anonymous protagonist.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
