as in canvas
a picture created with oil paint
the Mona Lisa is a haunting painting of a woman with a most mysterious smile
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as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words
the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean
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as in tinting
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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Recent Examples of painting
Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Marc Sharkey is the owner of Dynamic Painting, which specializes in interior and exterior painting, stucco work, and deck refinishing.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Other artistic pursuits, from painting landscapes to taking salsa lessons, have similar benefits.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Caravaggio is best known for dramatic and realistic paintings, often from the Bible, and infused with contrasting light and shadow.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Marc Sharkey is the owner of Dynamic Painting, which specializes in interior and exterior painting, stucco work, and deck refinishing.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Restoring or painting old fixtures and pendants is another way to add something new to your home without spending a lot of money.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Other artistic pursuits, from painting landscapes to taking salsa lessons, have similar benefits.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painting
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These assistants might mix paint pigments, stretch canvases and even help fill in certain details on paintings.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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The shuttered mall turned into a canvas for graffiti artists after closing last year.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nearby, speakers took turns describing a conflict that has stretched across presidencies with little sign of easing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But other writers soon adapted the legend of Atlantis, describing the island as a technologically and ethically advanced society offering a blueprint for real nations.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2026
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Consider tinting your brows one to two shades darker than your new hair color for a cohesive look.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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What was once an elegant, albeit limited interface, has evolved into a highly customizable menu with a sleek, new Liquid Glass design language, free icon and widget placement options, and color-tinting elements that rival those seen on Android.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Nov. 2025
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The investment in Point Breeze led to new benches and bike racks as well as a pocket park with murals, picnic tables and planters.—
Bill Seiders,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Engelmann began the nearly 100-foot-wide mural in late March.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Italian artisans were flown in to hand paint the fresco ceilings, often depicting Renaissance landscapes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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In Mars’s office, near his own impressive executive desk (a Vladimir Kagan), hangs a mixed media artwork depicting legendary MCs like Queen Latifah, Slick Rick, Rakim, and Nas (a business partner of Mars’s).—
Lola Ogunnaike,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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This could affect projects like painting the side of your home or even staining your deck.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the deck is completely dry before staining or sealing it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Merrill had also been selling prints of her watercolor paintings on Etsy, and as her YouTube following grew, so did her number of orders.—
Gili Malinsky
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Two standouts include the vibrant three-panel watercolor on silk of her palace in the lobby and the pink-and-gold, four-panel ombré wall art at reception, made of ceramic tiles from the beloved Bát Tràng Pottery Village.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The production features over 20 actors portraying characters from a wide range of nationalities and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the real-life camp.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Acting career Allen next turned to acting, portraying Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor in the film How to Build a Girl (2019).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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