silhouette
Example Sentences
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In horror, more is more — more gore, more jump scares, more shadowed silhouettes; all in service of scaring the viewer.
From Salon
The name of Toast’s new collection, “A Shared Table,” was the catalyst behind Payawal’s picnic, and she was inspired by the brand’s indigo and tomato colorways and their relaxed, organic silhouettes.
From Los Angeles Times
It was Jessica’s bulky shape silhouetted against the light coming from behind her.
From Literature
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Flint often gelled his hair into the shape of two devil horns, of which a silhouette is etched into the backrest of the bench.
From BBC
Bold purple and magenta animations of galloping warriors silhouetted against rustling pines cover entire walls.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.