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
Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Now an art expert in Montreal, Mihail reluctantly returns to Bulgaria to authenticate the work of Nina, an 8-year-old Bulgarian artist and possible child prodigy whose paintings have gone viral online, only to confront the ghosts of his past.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Low Commitment For those looking to dip their toe into a new color trend, Kelly advises painting a vanity, using a new tile in a niche or backsplash, or simply playing with color through accessories and textiles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The result is a concerning weather alert map lit up like a colorful Bob Ross painting.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Now an art expert in Montreal, Mihail reluctantly returns to Bulgaria to authenticate the work of Nina, an 8-year-old Bulgarian artist and possible child prodigy whose paintings have gone viral online, only to confront the ghosts of his past.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Photos taken by Fox News Digital show blood droplets on the ground in front of Nancy Guthrie’s front door and in her driveway, painting an eerie picture of what could have led to her disappearance.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Low Commitment For those looking to dip their toe into a new color trend, Kelly advises painting a vanity, using a new tile in a niche or backsplash, or simply playing with color through accessories and textiles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painting
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Across the spring runways, designers leaned into bold hues as a canvas for expression.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Like a memory, his geometric canvases unfurl to display the agony of living through ceaseless violence and death.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some of Jackson's children spoke to CBS News Chicago, describing both the weight of this loss and the global impact their father leaves behind.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Brian Lyons said, describing the wind event as moving in very quickly.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 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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Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anthony Reyes would often pass by the mural as a child.—
Andrés Soto,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Two murals will be installed on the basketball and futsal courts at Cheatom Park, which is located just north of Interstate 235 and provides a vista of the downtown Des Moines skyline.—
Kate Kealey,
Des Moines Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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But just as there’s a difference between depicting chaos and depicting chaotically, there’s a difference between presenting theatergoers with a realistic image of mental illness and driving an audience nuts.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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He was detained nearby during a traffic stop, with photos from Fox depicting him in the parking lot of Culver’s restaurant.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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Few wardrobe moments are more stressful than staining your beloved cashmere sweater.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie had been missing less than three days when family members and reporters, and even an Amazon delivery worker, could be seen wandering onto her property, with drops of her blood still staining the front entryway.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Scrolling through the results, Benning then selected a diverse set of reference images and turned these into digital collages on an app on their phone, finally executing them on paper through the highly personal and painstaking medium of watercolor.—
Alex Bacon,
Artforum,
10 Feb. 2026
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Patchwork prints, especially done up in watercolor hues, are a refreshing way to dial up the saturation in the bathroom without settling on any one solid hue.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
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Still, the actress felt the weight of portraying a figure so beloved for her signature minimalist style.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Alberdi explores the tale from Ale’s perspective through the use of dramatizations, with actress Ana Celeste Montalvo Peña portraying Ale, and Armando Espitia as Arturo.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painting. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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