1
: of, relating to, or resembling a wall
2
: applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface
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Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 7 May 2026
The mural ceremony was held April 24 immediately after the school’s 50th annual district track meet, where Brown interacted with the participants and handed out ribbons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Owners Jamie and Alberto Zamora said the mural is meant to represent faith, and identity.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
Matatu buses bump with heavy bass over their sound systems, and are painted up with mural montages.
—Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 7 May 2026
The mural ceremony was held April 24 immediately after the school’s 50th annual district track meet, where Brown interacted with the participants and handed out ribbons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Noun
His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Owners Jamie and Alberto Zamora said the mural is meant to represent faith, and identity.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mural. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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mural
1 of 2 adjective
mu·ral
ˈmyu̇r-əl 
1
: of or relating to a wall
2
: applied to and made part of a wall surface
a mural painting
mural
2 of 2 noun
: a mural work of art
Medical Definition
mural
adjective
mu·ral
ˈmyu̇r-əl
: attached to and limited to a wall or a cavity
a mural thrombus
mural abscesses
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