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
Laser Light Therapy Mask Cordless and ultra-light, this face mask curves to every contour of your face, targeting concerns with narrow light beams that deeply penetrate the skin.
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Lauren Pardee, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The look relies on sharp, cat-eye liner and little to no face makeup other than cool contour and stone-colored lip liner.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
The jeans contour at the hips, creating a classic, tapered silhouette to elongate your legs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
Indeed, global features director and mattress reviewer Sam Cochran reported a similar experience when trying out the brand’s Lux Hybrid Mattress—which combines three layers of foam with a firm core support and contour-adapt coils.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Cleaning the surrounding area, not just the stain, helps prevent outlines as the shoes dry.—
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One of my late friends, who was on the board of Intel, actually heard the outline of Jensen’s presentation and couldn’t believe how Andy railed against Jensen even as Jensen proved to be totally right and Andy totally wrong.—
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From sleek silhouettes to insulated Chelseas and playful color options, these boots prove practicality can—and should—be fashionable.—
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The streamlined straight-leg silhouette is polished and flattering, while the subtle stretch keeps you comfy.—
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“Contour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contour. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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