Synonyms for

Contours

Verb / ˈkɑ:ˌntʊrz / Another word for contours — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Contours are the outline or shape of something.

Synonyms & similar words

conformation contourline shape contour form configuration shape outline form silhouette configuration profile figure contouring relief topography landscape terrain geography elevation heights ridges valleys

Example sentences

  1. The artist carefully studied the contours of the model's face before sketching it on the canvas.
  2. The hiker followed the contours of the trail as it wound through the forest.
  3. The architect designed the building to fit the contours of the surrounding landscape.
  4. The geologist used a contour map to study the topography of the area.
  5. The makeup artist used contouring techniques to enhance the model's cheekbones.

Quotes

  • "The contours of your life - its peaks and valleys, its twists and turns - are not random, they are designed." - Jeff Goins
  • "The contours of crime are ever shifting and changing." - Eliot Ness
  • "The contours of the future are impossible to predict." - Nicholas Negroponte

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