charcoal

noun

Definition of charcoalnext
as in watercolor

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Recent Examples of charcoal The irregular charcoal slate floor tiles throughout the main floor extend to the courtyard and around the swimming pool, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 For his part, Blanco wore a charcoal gray jacket layered over a matching button-up shirt. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 For the occasion, Swift wore a strapless pink dress from Markarian and her signature red lip, while Kelce looked dapper in a charcoal suit. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 18 July 2026 Other paint brand picks included darker charcoal and aubergine shades. — The Spruce, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for charcoal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charcoal
  1. watercolor
  2. pastel
  3. etching
  4. engraving
  5. aquatint
  6. line drawing
Noun
  • An initial grisaille watercolor features a gentleman fly-fisher—Homer’s ideal client—about to scoop a trout into his net.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
  • There are also plenty of games and activities for sale in the hotel store, including watercolor kits, colorful punch balloons, activity books, knitting kits, pick-up sticks, puzzles, toys, and more.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of watercolor
Noun
  • If your nail style leans a little moodier, consider swapping your usual pastel for an espresso manicure.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 July 2026
  • Its palatial villas are decked out in pops of pastel, emerald marble showers, rose gold finishes and artful details that make this lavish outpost a cut above the rest.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of pastel
Noun
  • For deeper etching, a polishing compound and pad may restore the finish.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
  • Certain photos of those rehearsal dinner attendees showed guests clutching black velvet boxes with an etching of two Ts and a heart.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of etching
Noun
  • The store also offers tailoring and alterations, shoe shines, monogramming, engraving, eyebrow waxing and so much more.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The significance of this particular watch lies in its engraving.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of engraving
Noun
  • In Loewe’s flagship store, in Madrid, a colorful abstract aquatint by Howard Hodgkin, more than twenty feet in length, hangs opposite the main entrance.
    — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The aquatints are presumed to be from an original Bodmer collection.
    — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of aquatint
Noun
  • Bettina followed these in 1971 with a group of wooden sculptures and line drawings exploring similar arabesque shapes.
    — Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Her black and white line drawing of two Truffula trees from The Lorax balances playfulness with artful minimalism.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of line drawing

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“Charcoal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charcoal. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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