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vignette

/vɪnˈjɛt/

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noun

A running ornament consisting of leaves and tendrils, used in Gothic architecture.

Examples :

"The cathedral's facade featured a beautiful vignette of carved leaves and vines that climbed the arches, typical of Gothic design. "

architecture art

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noun

A decorative design, originally representing vine branches or tendrils, at the head of a chapter, of a manuscript or printed book, or in a similar position.

Examples :

"The old book began each chapter with a delicate vignette of swirling leaves and flowers. "

art literature style writing appearance

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noun

(by extension) Any small borderless picture in a book, especially an engraving, photograph, or the like, which vanishes gradually at the edge.

Examples :

"The children's book featured a charming vignette of a family picnicking in the park, the image fading gently toward the edges. "

art media style literature

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noun

(by extension) A short story or anecdote that presents a scene or tableau, or paints a picture.

Examples :

"The elderly woman shared a touching vignette about her childhood, a brief but vivid memory of playing in her grandmother's garden. "

literature writing style story language

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noun

The central pictorial image on a postage stamp.

Examples :

"The queen's portrait is the central vignette on that British stamp. "

mark art stationery

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noun

Examples :

"The photographer used a lens with a noticeable vignette to create a dramatic effect in the family portrait, making the edges of the picture slightly blurred and darker. "

art technology appearance technical device

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noun

A small sticker affixed to a vehicle windscreen to indicate that tolls have been paid.

Examples :

"The driver carefully placed the highway vignette on the car's windshield after paying the toll. "

vehicle traffic sign

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verb

To make, as an engraving or a photograph, with a border or edge gradually fading away.

Examples :

"The photographer decided to vignette the portrait, softening the edges to draw more attention to the subject's face. "

art technology appearance