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thumbnails

Pronunciation: [ˈθʌmˌneɪlz]

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Learn how to use thumbnails in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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The thumbnails for those movies are so boring that I didn't want to watch any of them.

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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.

Example

Why do artists use thumbnails before starting their work?

How to pronounce thumbnails

Pronunciation: [ˈθʌmˌneɪlz]

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