On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Silhouette. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as outline or lineation and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Silhouette meaning
- An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be.
- The outline of a garment as it appears on the wearer.
Using Silhouette
- The main meaning on this page is: An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be. | The outline of a garment as it appears on the wearer.
- Useful related words include: outline, lineation, drawing, project.
- In the example corpus, silhouette often appears in combinations such as: silhouette of, the silhouette, silhouette and.
Context around Silhouette
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 11 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Silhouette
- In this selection, "silhouette" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, human, feminine, targets, targets, giving and turned stand out and add context to how "silhouette" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a heroic silhouette and a sleek silhouette which is. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "silhouette" sits close to words such as abandonment, algebraic and boating, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with silhouette
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Here, she dons a lilac silk maxi dress that flatters her feminine silhouette. (13 words)
In the 1930s, hemlines dropped and waistlines rose to accentuate a more feminine silhouette. (14 words)
In the picture, you can see the silhouette of a aeroplane flying past it. (14 words)
In line with Skims’ reputation for creating quality garments that suit a range of body shapes and sizes, the brand’s bra sizing ranges from 30 to 46 band sizes, A to H cup sizes, and XXS to 5X, depending on the silhouette. (43 words)
Dressed in a white gown with flowing brown hair, her silhouette turned into a blur by hazy lights, Mering looked like a statuesque hologram; a Greek goddess or a Biblical painting that had been projected onto the stage. (38 words)
Electric performance cars deserve an era of their own, all the better to explore their strengths — like instant torque, effortless hush, and reinvented packaging — without trying to force them into the silhouette of an earlier generation. (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
Some countries have outlawed civilian shooting at human-silhouette targets; silhouette targets are not used in the National Match Course of Fire.
They placed the silhouette in front of a blue screen so that the picture behind the silhouette could be constantly changing.
A dark human silhouette is visible among the bushes on the hill that rises up from the barracks.
A feminine take on the classic tennis shoe silhouette, these Keds feature a minimalist design that makes them pairable with any outfit.
All the best and most stylish white short-sleeve t-shirts for women, including crewnecks, v-necks and scoop necks in every flattering silhouette.
And I think today's audiences, they expect a certain level of production value, and we wanted to pay tribute also to what Gersha has done on with that more of a heroic silhouette.
As she swims backward, away from the silhouette, she is dragged under the water by an unseen entity and the pool lights go out.
Designed to provide maximum coverage and support, these knickers from under-the-radar brand wirarpa smooth and shape your silhouette, giving you a flattering and streamlined look.
Dressed in a white gown with flowing brown hair, her silhouette turned into a blur by hazy lights, Mering looked like a statuesque hologram; a Greek goddess or a Biblical painting that had been projected onto the stage.
Each signature silhouette was reimagined in innovative architectural shapes, and textures played a significant role throughout.
Earlier, the makers shared a bluish pre-look poster featuring the silhouette of a plane against a deserted backdrop.
Electric performance cars deserve an era of their own, all the better to explore their strengths — like instant torque, effortless hush, and reinvented packaging — without trying to force them into the silhouette of an earlier generation.
Handwoven from earthy Iraca palm leaves and trimmed in leather, the large basket silhouette combines artisanal craftsmanship and a sleek modern design.
Here, she dons a lilac silk maxi dress that flatters her feminine silhouette.
I had jokingly said to our guide that it would be nice to get a silhouette of a cheetah up a tree.
In line with Skims’ reputation for creating quality garments that suit a range of body shapes and sizes, the brand’s bra sizing ranges from 30 to 46 band sizes, A to H cup sizes, and XXS to 5X, depending on the silhouette.
In October 2021, the board voted to stop using the logo that featured the silhouette of an apparently Native American man wearing a Plains Indian headdress.
In the 1930s, hemlines dropped and waistlines rose to accentuate a more feminine silhouette.
In the picture, you can see the silhouette of a aeroplane flying past it.
It has double-button fastenings ensure a sleek silhouette which is perfect for work and more formal events, while two flap pockets will keep essentials safe.
Common combinations with silhouette
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- silhouette of 29×
- the silhouette 27×
- silhouette and 20×
- silhouette is 9×
- silhouette that 7×
- silhouette in 6×
- in silhouette 5×
- her silhouette 4×
- silhouette can 4×
- oversized silhouette 4×