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also canvass
as in painting
a picture created with oil paint
one canvas by Picasso is worth more money than most of us can imagine
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And what better canvas for that expression than our hair?
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Essence, 20 June 2025
Paul left Robinson, a former NBA Slam Dunk champion, lying face-down on the canvas.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Thirty-nine paintings on canvas and 21 on paper are installed chronologically, the works on paper selected from 70 made during Davis’ lengthy hospitalization.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Patches are also gaining prominence as a canvas for differentiation and personalization.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
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Essence, 20 June 2025
Paul left Robinson, a former NBA Slam Dunk champion, lying face-down on the canvas.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Thirty-nine paintings on canvas and 21 on paper are installed chronologically, the works on paper selected from 70 made during Davis’ lengthy hospitalization.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Patches are also gaining prominence as a canvas for differentiation and personalization.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvas
painting
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Although the reviews were rave, the paintings also evoked some feelings of remorse.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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She was known to barter paintings for medical bills, home repairs and tobacco.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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