finger painting

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Recent Examples of finger painting Rosewood Explorers is a clubhouse with supervised activities, such as sandcastle building, kite flying, pizza making, finger painting, and marching in a Junkanoo parade. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025 Do something fun and silly—like finger painting or completing a puzzle. Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 This finger painting does not resemble me. Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 22 Nov. 2024 Cloud Paint Courtesy of brand 8/25 Glossier Cloud Paint $20 $15 Glossier A little goes a long way with this gel-cream blush that will remind you of finger painting from back in the day. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for finger painting
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Noun
  • Below is a recap of lottery drawings for the latest streak and how long it's taken to get to the current prize.
    Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 28 Jan. 2026
  • All seven Harry Potter hardcover books signed by 12 cast members, including Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Rupert Grint, Matthew Lewis and more, will be up for a drawing, according to Pancreatic Cancer UK.
    Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Regardless, this is a solid biography portrait with enough diaristic candor to compel a relisten to her greatest hits, in life and music.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The walls are adorned with black and white portraits of cinematic icons by Studio Harcourt and brass plaques that indicate their favorite tables.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
  • This month, Davis painted the Christmas tree inside the Union Station and included a watercolor sticker of the Shuttlecock at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams reunited on camera several times after Laverne & Shirley ended, beginning with a sketch during ABC’s 1995 reunion special.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The backstory Like all good—and possibly apocryphal—architecture stories, the original sketches of Atlantis The Royal started on a napkin at a cocktail party.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • To keep this oversized look from appearing stale, designers are being a bit more playful in their approach to silhouettes, balancing shorter crops with a wider hem or bringing an unexpected fabric into the mix.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • This classy $24 Amazon Essentials wrap dress has a figure-flattering silhouette, a modest knee length, and comes in seven colors.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As Morrison pointed out, representations and practices can be mutually reinforcing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The company confirmed to Vogue Business that Saks Global will have representation during fashion month to attend shows and place buys.
    Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Walcott wrote poetry based on Doig’s paintings, and, in response, Doig made etchings inspired by Walcott’s poetry.
    Anna Russell, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Finger painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20painting. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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