finger painting

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Recent Examples of finger painting Examples include finger painting, identifying toys in a sandbox, or playing with musical blocks. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025 Her collection features millions of childhood artworks across developmental milestones — from scribbles to finger paintings and pictorial works — and has served as a major source of inspiration for Belott’s own artistic practice. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 For toddlers and preschoolers, focus on tactile or sensory exploration activities like finger painting with mud, stamping with leaves, or drawing in the dirt with sticks. Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025 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
  • Displays show campaign ephemera and memorabilia, from Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE poster to children’s drawings.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
  • The Supreme Court in that case found that Louisiana’s drawing of its own congressional maps was a racial gerrymander in its creation of a second majority-Black district.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • If there was a pop culture gallery of villainy, the portrait of Regina George would occupy a prominent place.
    David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Five rare portraits of Marilyn Monroe from 1949, captured before her name change and signature platinum look, are being auctioned to mark her centennial.
    Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Which is, aesthetically, a bit like trading a watercolor painting for a Renaissance ceiling.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Contemporary watercolor portraits, traditional Mexican motifs like the Sacred Heart and altar shrines, as well as handmade ceramics are included in the art collection that brings a personable touch to the other three bedrooms, each boasting a distinct wash of color.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • The manuscript was discovered earlier that year, along with a cover sketch and even notes on the overall direction for the illustrations.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 2 June 2026
  • The artist painted the mural singlehandedly, by hand, says the complaint, over many weeks, without preparatory sketches.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Nilsson’s version shares little with its source beyond Adam and Eve themselves, here recast as doughy, beigy silhouettes striking poses amid an almost psychedelic soup of parti-color fronds, blobs, and amoebas.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • The lightweight fabric and billowy, tiered silhouette of this dress keep it comfortable on summer days, and the square neckline gives you a little more coverage than a typical slip dress.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Parents who can’t afford a private attorney also receive free legal representation in dependency court, but not in family court.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
  • Doug Wright has signed with Anonymous Content for representation.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • In Dish Jockey, an etching from 1993, a harried woman in a bandanna (shades of Rosie the Riveter) scrubs dishes while an ensemble of Tinkerbell-like housekeepers complete other chores nearby.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Some examples from Myers include the subtle etching in marble, the soft wear of limestone, the lived-in texture of linen, or the subtle fading and marks that form in hardwood floors.
    Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 2 June 2026

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“Finger painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20painting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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