as in outline
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
a car with flowing contours
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Recent Examples of contour
Following more than 20 years of innovation in brows, eyeshadow, blush, contour and recently minimalist foundation sticks and a blurring matte foundation, Anastasia Beverly Hills is dipping its toes into skincare.
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Misner’s sensual signature look speaks in service to the contours of the body, using draping techniques to extend and celebrate curves.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 June 2025
But by reaching past the Palestinians to embrace Israel, as well as the sheiks of the Gulf, the U.S. President already has described the contours of its new, more transactional reality.
—Karl Vick, Time, 19 June 2025
Shapiro over a career spanning six decades explored figuration and abstraction, reshaping the contours of their overlap.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2025
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Misner’s sensual signature look speaks in service to the contours of the body, using draping techniques to extend and celebrate curves.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 June 2025
But by reaching past the Palestinians to embrace Israel, as well as the sheiks of the Gulf, the U.S. President already has described the contours of its new, more transactional reality.
—Karl Vick, Time, 19 June 2025
Shapiro over a career spanning six decades explored figuration and abstraction, reshaping the contours of their overlap.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contour
Noun
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Both the former president and former first lady shared the same photo showing an outline of the two of them alongside Malia watching fireworks.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Documents released last month about the approval of Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine for only seniors ages 65 and older and others with at least one underlying condition down to age 12 outline a rationale similar to the one Prasad used in his decision about the Novavax shot.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
3 July 2025
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The maxi silhouette and crew neckline provide good coverage, while the sleeveless design is breezy for warm weather.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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From Viktor & Rolf to Robert Wun and Chanel, this year’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 runway shows were all about extravagant silhouettes and otherworldly, architectural designs.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Contour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contour. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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