as in painting
to give color or a different color to
when one gazes upon the bepainted sky of dawn
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At the core of the GOP’s shutdown argument is painting a grim picture of any non-citizen receiving any government benefit.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025 -
But that is a bit like Leonardo Da Vinci painting the Mona Lisa, then letting his mate Dave colour in one of her eyes, but then Dave claims the entire work for his own and takes all the credit for the rest of time.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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And then manically dyeing my hair pink at the same time.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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It’s made with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, and it can even be paired with your favorite lip balm or gloss — without staining the applicator — for an extra boost of moisture.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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As a natural stone, quartzite should be sealed to prevent staining.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Bepainting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bepainting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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