fresco

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Recent Examples of fresco For inspiration, the cardinals can look at the sweeping frescoes from renowned Renaissance artists. Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 Francis dramatically reshaped the group of prelates who will soon cast their votes for his successor in front of Michelangelo’s fresco of The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025 Whereas typical frescoes are painted onto wet plaster, allowing colorful pigments to soak into the surface, fresco secco uses a dry plaster. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 Then there’s the clue found at the scene of the crime: Part of one fresco has been skillfully but incongruously repainted, which implicates a whole cadre of fellow artists all experimenting with the new style that will one day become known as Mannerism. Chelsea Leu, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fresco
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Noun
  • Non-food attractions include an artist alley, a communal mural, a family fun zone and two stages of live music.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • The mural, which had faded over the decades, was redone with fresh paint a few months ago.
    Karl Vick, Time, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Although the reviews were rave, the paintings also evoked some feelings of remorse.
    Steve Hartman, CBS News, 27 June 2025
  • She was known to barter paintings for medical bills, home repairs and tobacco.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Waves of newcomers showing up to canvass events has become a trend, especially in recent weeks, according to his team.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
  • Candidates have a five-day window to file election challenges in court after the state canvass.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The panorama, captured on May 2 by NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter, shows Arsia Mons, one of the largest volcanos on the Red Planet.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 June 2025
  • Hike nearby Matt Davis Trail for sweeping ocean panoramas or just plop down on the sand.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Paul left Robinson, a former NBA Slam Dunk champion, lying face-down on the canvas.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Thirty-nine paintings on canvas and 21 on paper are installed chronologically, the works on paper selected from 70 made during Davis’ lengthy hospitalization.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Today, Coppins and her team must balance securing the subsurface mineral rights to drill for oil and natural gas with the needs of surface landowners and environmental protection.
    David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025

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“Fresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresco. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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