Each vignette adds something distinct to the film.
Source: tatoeba (9948831)
Vignette
/vɪnˈjɛt/
Synonyms for "vignette" (146 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
aquatintautolithographbildungsromanblack and whiteblockblock printbrouilloncameocartooncatalogcatalogingcharactercharacter sketchcharacterizationcharcoalcharcoal drawingchiaroscurochromolithographcolor printcomic novel
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Strong matches (43)
depictiondescriptiondesigndetailsdetective noveldiagramdime noveldoodledraftdraperydraughtdraughtsmandraughtydrawingdreadfulebaucheengravementengravingepistolary novelerotic novel
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esquisseetchingevocationgothic novelgraphgraphic accountgraphotypehistorical novelimageimageryimpressimpressionimprintitemizationlimningline drawinglinoleum-block printlithograph
Noun(5 words)
Related words (73)
mezzotintnegativenouvellenovelnovel of characternovel of ideasnovel of incidentnovel of mannersnovel of sensibilitynovelettenovellaparticularizationpastelpen-and-inkpencil drawingpenny dreadfulphotographpicaresque novelpicturepornographic novel
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portraitportraitureportrayalprintproblem novelprofileproletarian novelpropaganda novelpsychological novelregional novelrenderingrenditionrepresentationriver novelromanroman a clefroman-fleuverough copyrough draftrough outlinerubber-block printsatirical novelscience-fiction novelsentimental novelshilling shockershort storyshort-shortsilhouettesilver-print drawingsinopiasketchsociological novelspecificationstoriettestream-of-consciousness novelstudythesis noveltracingvivid descriptionwood engravingwoodblockwoodcutwoodprintword paintingxylograph
Adjective(1 words)
qualitative anecdote
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: sketch, anecdotes, aquatint, autolithograph, bildungsroman.
- Sentence evidence is available for vignette, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "vignette".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "vignette"
Keep "vignette" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "vignette" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesacademic writingdescribedescriptionexample in contextexposuregraphic elementliterary formnarrative fragmentpage decorationphotophotographpicpicturesketchstudy
More specific
8 entriescharacter sketchclinical vignettedrop cap ornamentethnographic vignettefield vignettemarginal illustrationscenic vignettetitle page vignette
Collocations
9 entriescase vignettecharacter vignetteclinical vignetteliterary vignettenarrative vignettepage vignettephotographic vignettevignette effectvisual vignette
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
A vignette is a short written description or a brief scene in a movie or play.
Source: tatoeba (10302331)
The centrality of this particular trope can been seen in the vignette adorning the opening page of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonnée des sciences, des arts et des métiers (1751–1752).
Source: wiktionary
A particular classroom incident, and the vignette I used to portray it, had a significant impact on the interpretative framework for my research into scientific literacy.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "vignette"?
Closest matches include sketch, anecdotes, aquatint, autolithograph, bildungsroman.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "vignette"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.