acryl·ic
ə-ˈkri-lik 
1
: of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives
acrylic polymers
2
: made or consisting of an acrylic
an acrylic window
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a
b
: a paint in which the vehicle is an acrylic resin
c
: a painting done in an acrylic resin
2
Examples of acrylic in a Sentence
Noun
a painting done in acrylics
Recent Examples on the Web
Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
Once dry, mix clear resin (Clear Cast Resin, $25, Michaels) in individual small cups with a few drops of acrylic paint in purple, gold, blue, and white, stirring for even color.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
Paper plates served as palettes and each artist was given several dabs of acrylic paint.
—Lola Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2023
This craft advent calendar comes with 24 craft supplies, including acrylic pants, watercolors, modeling paste, paint brushes, and more to spark creative projects.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
The suburban Maryland artist overlays scraps of torn paper into 3D vignettes, adding color with acrylic paint.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2023
They’re made of glass and are covered with acrylic silver jewels and gold beads.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
This unique home accent piece is designed to look like a book while providing a clear acrylic space to display your favorite flowers.
—Margaret Drake, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
The modern, acrylic menorah is offered in two colors and can even be used as decor beyond the holiday season.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2024
An ultra-soft blend of cotton and acrylic creates a blanket-like feel that will make any long-haul flight more enjoyable, while two side pockets and convenient thumbholes at the sleeves make this piece perfect for layering on chillier days.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
Types of wallpaper Vinyl Coated Paper − this wallpaper has a paper substrate on which the decorative surface has been sprayed or coated with an acrylic type vinyl or polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2024
Add the optional acrylic dustcover and Luxman’s LMC-5 moving-coil cartridge for a turnkey turntable solution.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Material The best coffee tables come in a wide variety of materials, including wood, glass, iron, acrylic, and more.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024
Find it on Amazon Add Flair with Acrylic Floating Shelves
Add a splash of color and organize your space stylishly with acrylic floating shelves.
—Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
Available in sizes 14 through 32, this dress is constructed from a stretchy cotton and acrylic blend yarn that is lightweight and breathable despite its sweater-like feel.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
They were then modified and finished with resin, resin foam, foam air dry clay, EVA foam and acrylic paint.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Caulk Type: The best caulk guns work with a variety of caulk types, including acrylic latex, silicone, or hybrid caulks that combine acrylic latex with silicone.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
Once dry, mix clear resin (Clear Cast Resin, $25, Michaels) in individual small cups with a few drops of acrylic paint in purple, gold, blue, and white, stirring for even color.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
Paper plates served as palettes and each artist was given several dabs of acrylic paint.
—Lola Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2023
This craft advent calendar comes with 24 craft supplies, including acrylic pants, watercolors, modeling paste, paint brushes, and more to spark creative projects.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
The suburban Maryland artist overlays scraps of torn paper into 3D vignettes, adding color with acrylic paint.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2023
They’re made of glass and are covered with acrylic silver jewels and gold beads.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
This unique home accent piece is designed to look like a book while providing a clear acrylic space to display your favorite flowers.
—Margaret Drake, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
The modern, acrylic menorah is offered in two colors and can even be used as decor beyond the holiday season.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
Noun
The piece is a towering whoosh of stainless steel and acrylic that transforms natural sunshine into a full spectrum of brilliant colors that light up the ground beneath it.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2024
An ultra-soft blend of cotton and acrylic creates a blanket-like feel that will make any long-haul flight more enjoyable, while two side pockets and convenient thumbholes at the sleeves make this piece perfect for layering on chillier days.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
Types of wallpaper Vinyl Coated Paper − this wallpaper has a paper substrate on which the decorative surface has been sprayed or coated with an acrylic type vinyl or polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2024
Add the optional acrylic dustcover and Luxman’s LMC-5 moving-coil cartridge for a turnkey turntable solution.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Material The best coffee tables come in a wide variety of materials, including wood, glass, iron, acrylic, and more.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024
Find it on Amazon Add Flair with Acrylic Floating Shelves
Add a splash of color and organize your space stylishly with acrylic floating shelves.
—Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
Available in sizes 14 through 32, this dress is constructed from a stretchy cotton and acrylic blend yarn that is lightweight and breathable despite its sweater-like feel.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
They were then modified and finished with resin, resin foam, foam air dry clay, EVA foam and acrylic paint.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
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acrylic
1 of 2 adjective
acryl·ic
ə-ˈkril-ik
: of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives
acrylic polymers
acrylic
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