silhouetting

verb

Definition of silhouettingnext
present participle of silhouette
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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  1. tracing
  2. defining
  3. outlining
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  • Their findings also revealed that residents of the seaside resort favored by wealthy Romans had diverse backgrounds, primarily tracing their ancestry to eastern Mediterranean immigrants, highlighting the mobility of people and the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • By tracing the distribution of galaxies throughout the universe’s history, the telescope can also uncover more about dark energy.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of tracing
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  • Finally, set yourself up for success in the new year by defining clear financial goals.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Sign up for Notepad by Tom Warren, a weekly newsletter uncovering the secrets and strategy behind Microsoft’s era-defining bets on AI, gaming, and computing.
    Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of defining
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  • On Berger's desk is a poster of sketches and notes outlining every era designed by one of her precocious granddaughters.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Phoenix has released its first official Climate Action Plan Progress Report, outlining evidence of tangible headway on several deadly and costly climate challenges affecting the city, while lagging in results on others.
    Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of outlining
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silken

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