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
  • Tonight’s drawing will be the 43rd in a row in search of a winner, and its prize ranks as the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, according to the Multi State Lottery Association, which administers the game.
    — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Topline The Powerball jackpot climbed to $905 million after no winning tickets were sold for Saturday night’s drawing, although an eventual winner would take home much less after taxes.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of drawing
Noun
  • The result is a scary portrait of a culture going crazy and a city ready to burn.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The director was determined, however, that Adela would firmly be fictional rather than becoming a portrait of the performer.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • Imagine darling dahlias in moody chocolate hues, or rows of multicolor Florentine flowers; or creamy watercolor butterflies and florals.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Bright colors during action sequences and conversations look vibrant, while backgrounds rendered in a more watercolor-style are properly subdued without seeming dull.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of watercolor
Noun
  • In the 2007 Comedy Central special named for the tour, each of these comedians’ sets is preceded by a short sketch about going through airport security.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The dogs played such a significant role in the King and Camilla’s lives that the latter had a sketch of her dogs embroidered on her coronation dress along with the names of her children and grandchildren.
    — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sketch
Noun
  • Choose from contemporary yet classic silhouettes in classic readers and sunglasses for men and women.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Below, shop more of my favorite Birkenstocks, including the classic oiled style and eye-catching Big Buckle silhouette.
    — Christina Butan, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of silhouette
Noun
  • In July this year, Yuri became the latest member to depart SM while confirming her continued commitment to group activities, bringing the number of members with external solo representation to three (Sunny left in 2023).
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • All that representation went a long way toward affirming my self-esteem.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of representation
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

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