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vignettes

/vɪˈnjɛts/ /viːˈnjɛts/

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

Examples :

"The Gothic cathedral was adorned with stone vignettes of intertwined ivy and blossoming vines, tracing the arches and window frames. "

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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 charming vignettes of ivy leaves and berries. "

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

Examples :

"The antique book was filled with charming vignettes, each depicting scenes from a bygone era with edges that softly faded into the page. "

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

Examples :

"The author used a series of brief vignettes to show different moments in the character's childhood, each capturing a specific feeling. "

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The central pictorial image on a postage stamp.

Examples :

"The collector carefully examined the vignettes on the old stamps, noting the intricate details of each picture. "

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Examples :

"The photographer liked the way the lens created soft vignettes around the edges of the portraits, drawing the viewer's eye to the faces in the center. "

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

Examples :

"Before driving to school, Sarah placed the toll vignettes on the car's windshield. "

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 edges of the portrait to draw more attention to the subject's face. "