vignettes >> viːˈnjɛt
Definition: [noun] a brief evocative description, account, or episode.
Example: a classic vignette of embassy life
Definition: [noun] a small illustration or portrait photograph which fades into its background without a definite border.
Definition: [noun] a small ornamental design filling a space in a book or carving, typically based on foliage.
Definition: [verb] portray (someone) in the style of a vignette.