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September 18, 2021

Word of the Day: Vignette

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Word of the Day : September 18, 2021

vignette \vin-YET\ noun

What It Means

A vignette is a short written description or a brief scene in a movie or play.

// The play's program features a brief vignette about each member of the cast.

// The documentary is a series of vignettes showing the lives of three families under quarantine during the pandemic.

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