1
: of, relating to, or resembling a wall
2
: applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Live mural creation and spray paint activations running across both days reinforce that commitment directly.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The palace’s many murals are the work of famed Safavid-era artist Reza Abbasi.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The juried winners of the contest will be mentored by mural artist Helen Wilson.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Live mural creation and spray paint activations running across both days reinforce that commitment directly.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
The mural was painted by co-owner Ed Roehr’s sister, Rebecca Roehr.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The palace’s many murals are the work of famed Safavid-era artist Reza Abbasi.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mural. Accessed 21 Mar. 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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