fresco

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Recent Examples of fresco The structure was drafted by a stage designer before being realized by an architect, a choice that’s reflected in some of its fanciful elements (some of which contemporary architects dismissed as kitsch) like frescoes, Romanesque arches, Gothic delicacy and whiffs of Art Nouveau foreshadowing. Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Inside the building, the walls and ceilings are covered in 70-year-old fresco murals painted by artists in the 1950s. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025 His second thought was the that fresco needed some love. Clara Vannucci, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025 The rooms and suites feature private balconies, soaking tubs, bespoke Italian furnishings, and original frescoes. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fresco
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Noun
  • This culturally rich area has dozens of street murals, some four stories tall.
    Jon Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
  • Faces are also intentionally left out of the murals, as a way of allowing onlookers to see themselves in the artwork, according to Nguyen.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • On view through June 29, the show includes items like original manuscripts, rare first editions and an 1843 painting of Dickens that went missing for more than a century.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
  • Least similar: These temples are filled with paintings and statues, etc.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Public comment on the canvasses was close to nonexistent.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Catch up quick: At the statewide election canvass in 2020, then-Gov. Doug Ducey famously silenced his cellphone while receiving a call from then-President Trump.
    Jeremy Duda, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Lightning bolts of red were flashing out of the cloud line and creating a beautiful panorama against the backdrop of black.
    Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Along with being surrounded by the dazzling panorama of rare orchids, tropical plants, herbs and fruit trees for sale by local and international vendors, the festival includes food and drink vendors, art, live music and lectures on orchid care and gardening.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Featuring surprise cameos from notable figures such as Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger, the show sprinkles real-world glam onto its fictional canvas, elevating the Duprees’ storylines with an authentic touch of Black excellence.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
  • All of the brand’s leather handbags are created with genuine leather, but vegan customers can purchase canvas or nylon Tory Burch bags.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • That’s helped the oil and gas powerhouse become the country’s biggest producer of wind and solar energy.
    Tony Schick, ProPublica, 12 May 2025
  • China has increased coast guard patrols in these waters, which studies have suggested may be rich in oil and natural gas reserves.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025

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“Fresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresco. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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