fresco

noun

Definition of fresconext
as in mural

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Recent Examples of fresco Authorities on Tuesday unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a 1st century AD depiction of a maritime city in what became the largest bath complex in the world. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Original architectural elements, including a small fragment of a fresco, the aforementioned mask fountain, and a Carrara marble staircase connecting the five floors, were restored. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The Vatican Museums last week inaugurated a major restoration of Raphael’s Loggia, an epic fresco cycle decorating a 213-foot-long corridor in the Apostolic Palace, where the pope lives. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 June 2026 Over the years, the 117 rooms and suites have been refreshed, the restaurant has been updated (both behind-the-scenes with a new kitchen and in the dining room, where new floors have been laid and frescoes painted), and the spa has been restyled. — Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fresco
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresco
  1. mural
  2. painting
  3. panorama
  4. canvas
  5. oil
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  • The interior features wood, leather finishes, moody tones, marble countertops and sports murals line the walls.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Additional initiatives, including 15 new Olympic and Paralympic murals and disability arts celebrations, depend on further funding.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of mural
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  • Maribeth says both of her parents were passionate artists and the family has held on to many of their paintings.
    — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In Blue Level and Desert Moon (both 1955), with their solid areas of blues and reds, respectively, Krasner constructed a vertical world that stood straight and sturdy, raw elements reaching beyond the painting’s top and bottom edges.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of painting
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  • Access to the private and quietly serene Regent Club, set at the top of the resort with an adults-only pool embracing the full panorama, is only included for villa and penthouse guests but is available as an add-on to suite bookings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England goes on public display at the British Museum this week, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of panorama
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  • Hung in the den, where King pores over his many books, is a circa 1890 Henri-Fantin Latour canvas of three nymphs.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The diversity and scale of South America have provided the canvas for many unforgettable journeys, but one trip stands out in particular.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of canvas
Noun
  • So for every dollar going into oil, gas and coal, close to two now go into clean power.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The latest conflict between the Saudis and the Houthis began last month after the rebels seized key areas along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway for oil shipments.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Fresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresco. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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