Outline Synonyms

64 outline synonyms include silhouette, profile, figure, shape, contour, form, line, lineaments, delineation, and configuration. Outline is a noun, and its antonyms are detail and inundation. Here are some additional synonyms for "outline" with example sentences.

Another word for Outline

64 other ways to say outline.

1. figure

  • tracing  
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  • sketch  
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  • skeleton  
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  • silhouette  
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  • shape  
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  • profile  
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  • perimeter  
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  • lineaments  
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  • line  
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  • layout  
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  • framework  
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  • form
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  • figure  
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  • diagram  
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  • delineation  
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  • contour  
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  • configuration  
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  • circumference  
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  • artist's impression  
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2. synopsis

  • thumbnail sketch  
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  • synopsis  
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  • summary
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  • storyline  
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  • storyboard  
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  • sketch  
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  • skeleton  
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  • scheme  
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  • rough idea  
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  • reduction  
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  • résumé  
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  • precis  
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  • plan
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  • main points  
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  • gist  
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  • essence
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  • epitome  
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  • draft  
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  • digest  
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  • bones  
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  • bare bones  
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  • abstract
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  • abridgement
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  • abbreviated version  
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  • (quick) rundown  
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3. silhouette

  • trace  
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  • sketch  
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  • silhouette  
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  • pencil  
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  • mark off  
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  • demarcate  
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  • delineate  
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  • delimit  
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  • define
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4. indicate

  • touch on  
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  • summarize  
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  • sketch out  
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  • rough out  
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  • precis  
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  • indicate
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  • give a thumbnail sketch of  
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  • give a rough idea of  
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  • give a quick rundown on  
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  • draft  
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  • block out  
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Use outline in a Sentence

He followed the outline closely during preparation.

Please create an outline for presentation.

She provided an outline of topics.

The outline summarizes the main points.