as in tracing
to draw or make apparent the outline of
in the photograph the majestic mountain is strikingly silhouetted against the setting sun
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Recent Examples of silhouetting
The sculptural dress—part of Louis Vuitton's fall 2026 collection—featured a square neckline framed by a dramatic collar that flared out behind her head, beautifully silhouetting the actress's curly bob hairstyle.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
As the full moon sank below the horizon, silhouetting palm trees at Jetty Park, the light of dawn ushered in the arrival of the world’s largest cruise ship to its new homeport on Florida’s Space Coast.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
As the full moon sank below the horizon, silhouetting palm trees at Jetty Park, the light of dawn ushered in the arrival of the world’s largest cruise ship to its new homeport on Florida’s Space Coast.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silhouetting
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Criminals who understand digital assets already have options designed to frustrate tracing.
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Egyptian star Mona Zaki plays singer Umm Kulthum in the picture tracing the singer’s remarkable journey from a small village in Egypt’s Nile Delta to becoming the most celebrated voice in the Arab world.
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Look for flattering lengths, breathable fabrics, and waist-defining details.
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The last week has seen frenzy spill over for what will be an era-defining, royal-level wedding.
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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While outlining his five-year military goals at February’s Workers’ Party congress, Kim also called for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of underwater launches.
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According to Minerva, creating these luxurious sets starts with sketching the signature swirling line work in black.
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His process included both sketching and photographing his subjects before creating full-sized works.
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“Silhouetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silhouetting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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