Thesaurus results for ACRYLIC

acrylic

noun

Definition of acrylic

as in watercolor

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Recent Examples of acrylic The Johnson-Sea-Link was a research submersible with a clear acrylic sphere that gave its pilot and observer a panoramic view of the deep. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Synthetic Pieces Both Roose and Malina say that synthetic materials (like acrylic or polyester) don't belong in a timeless living room. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 Crosby used acrylic paint, colored pencils, charcoal, and transfers on paper to create the massive 9-by-10 piece. — Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Made of clear acrylic, the entire back wall of the pool serves as a window into the wonderland around you. — Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrylic

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Noun

This iteration of ivy decor is less like a realistic watercolor and more like a freer, more abstract one.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
Choose a soothing activity, maybe watercolor, music, cooking, or a quiet walk, and give it your full attention so your spirit settles.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026

Definition of watercolor

Noun

The tarot is a full 78-card deck, with each card an original work of art, usually a composite of gouache painting and collage/lithography.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
The first iteration of the lottery was won by Jeffrey Gonano, a 25-year-old man from a suburb of Pittsburgh, who won a L’Homme au Gibus (1914), also a gouache on paper.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of gouache

Noun

The upbeat orange shade is characterized by its strong undertones of creamy white and vibrant yellow, making the color sit somewhere between pastel and neon.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 July 2026
Pick a shade with less of the pastel Ely mentioned, instead opting for one that is deeper in tone and/or has a touch more warmth.

— Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 6 July 2026