FINGER PAINTING Synonyms: 30 Similar Words

finger painting

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Definition of finger painting

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

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The drawing also marks Powerball's expansion into the United Kingdom, bringing more players into the game and potentially setting the stage for even larger jackpots in the future.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 July 2026
That would be the Powerball big prize, which will be up to $633 million for Monday’s drawing.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026

Definition of drawing

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The heartwarming family portrait captures a moment of togetherness before an important new chapter for the eldest, who is set to begin boarding school at Eton College this fall.

— Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
His new cinematic experience, for example, turns romantic ideas of the summer on their head to paint a contemporary portrait of longing for connection steeped in resignation.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of portrait

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Use Watercolors to Capture the Scenery Bring a small watercolor kit to a local park or the beach and paint whatever catches your eye.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
This iteration of ivy decor is less like a realistic watercolor and more like a freer, more abstract one.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

Definition of watercolor

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Except that’s precisely what awards shows are terrible at — those hammy yuk-yuk sketches, or weepy maudlin moments, that struggle to celebrate the industry by interlacing the show with a theatrical insert.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
The Tonight Show had fun with sound effects this week during a sketch on corruption and greed in the White House.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 July 2026

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Not only does the luxe style look more expensive than its actual price, but its loose, relaxed-fitting silhouette is so comfortable for long, hot days of sightseeing.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
The classic Mary Jane silhouette provides a put-together look, while the adjustable buckle strap delivers a secure, customized fit.

— Grace Scollo, InStyle, 26 July 2026

Definition of silhouette

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Issues to address include healthcare, education, mental health, community well-being, fair taxes, voters’ rights, fair representation and government accountability.

— Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
After creating videos, some of which have accumulated millions of views across platforms, Badger earned representation from Digital Brand Architects, or DBA, a creator-management company, which was acquired by United Talent Agency.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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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
That’s not unlike classical diffraction gratings, whose periodic etchings split light into different colors and directions.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026

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