finger painting

noun

Definition of finger paintingnext
as in drawing

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Recent Examples of finger painting Sugar Club, the resort's kids' club, offers robust daily programming with activities like slime making, finger painting, treasure hunts, and coconut bowling. — Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 The artist combines finger painting and collaging on the surface of his canvases to evoke vivid colors, bold compositions, patterns and textures. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Examples include finger painting, identifying toys in a sandbox, or playing with musical blocks. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for finger painting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger painting
  1. drawing
  2. portrait
  3. watercolor
  4. sketch
  5. silhouette
  6. representation
  7. etching
Noun
  • The Florida Lotto jackpot edged up to $2 million for Wednesday’s drawing.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Displayed alongside several of Ishioka’s original design drawings, the armor offers a fascinating look at how her ideas evolved from pencil on paper into something almost anatomical.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of drawing
Noun
  • Wiley noted that his role as the painter of President Barack Obama’s official portrait —mentioned by Scavino in a podcast interview—might have something to do with the work’s targeting.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Appeal for leniency Rivera has submitted about 50 letters of support to Damian, filling about 95 pages and presenting a portrait of the former congressman markedly different from the one offered by prosecutors.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • Shen wanted to give the artisans full freedom to reinterpret her watercolor painting.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of watercolor
Noun
  • Coroner’s officials have issued a new image, created by combining a forensic sketch and post-mortem photographs using artificial intelligence.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The combination of stand-up, improv and sketch gives performers multiple ways to tell those stories while exposing audiences to a broader range of Black comedic work.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sketch
Noun
  • The officers are filmed in silhouette, their voices digitally altered.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These ones feature a comfortable high-rise silhouette with back seams that provide trouser-like detailing and a flattering fit.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of silhouette
Noun
  • His addition was part of the network's post-George Floyd hiring push, during which ESPN publicly emphasized race and representation in its talent strategy.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, her commitment to representation and community remains a central element of her work, both on and off the stage.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of representation
Noun
  • Lulu and Georgia’s glass butter dish with a traditional silhouette and old-school etching feels like a stylish reedition of the dishes your grandparents grew up with.
    — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For deeper etching, a polishing compound and pad may restore the finish.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
Definition of etching

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