thumbnails
Pronunciation: [ˈθʌmˌneɪlz]
Word
Context: "digital media"
(noun) a small picture that shows what a larger image or video looks like. It's like a sneak peek that helps people decide if they want to see the whole thing.
Example
The thumbnails for the videos on the website are vibrant and very attractive.
Example
The thumbnails for those movies are so boring that I didn't want to watch any of them.
Example
Have you seen the thumbnails for the latest music videos?
Context: "art and design"
(noun) small sketches or drawings that show the main idea of a bigger design or artwork. They help artists plan what their final work will look like.
Example
The artist created several thumbnails to explore different ideas for the mural.
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He didn't make any thumbnails, so his final piece looked disorganized.
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Why do artists use thumbnails before starting their work?
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