fresco

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Recent Examples of fresco The Filipino filmmaker delivers a pictorial fresco of the 16th century, at once a sensory immersion and an uncompromising political perspective on colonial violence. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 May 2025 Reassembling the shattered frescoes was challenging because pieces from different walls had been mixed together when the building was torn down centuries ago. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025 The artistic influences evident in these frescoes extend beyond Britain, drawing inspiration from wall decorations found in other parts of the Roman Empire, such as Xanten and Cologne in Germany, and Lyon in France. Willem Marx, NPR, 20 June 2025 Across the five floors, which include the ground floor and the basement, all the structures accumulated in recent times were stripped away during the restoration to reveal 19th century decorations, 18th century trompe l’oeils, late 17th century frescoes and even earlier ornamentation. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fresco
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresco
Noun
  • Enjoy galleries displaying stunning paintings, sculpture, and photography, including some by Beau Bridges, whose massive mural adorns Manhattan Beach City Hall.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
  • The first mural, done in 2020, also depicted a red apple.
    Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Inside, guests will find a black oil on white linen abstract painting by German artist Chris Succo.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
  • Trump on Tuesday gave an impromptu tour of the paintings and other objects he’s sourced from various locations, including the State Department, to redecorate the Cabinet Room at the White House.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Officers conducted a canvass of the area and located the suspect, identified as 63-year-old Jeffrey Nicholson of Newark, New Jersey, lying on the ground in a yard on Meadow Street, according to police.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Mamdani’s 14-mile walk this week of Manhattan, in scorching heat, evoked the neighborhood canvasses of John Lindsay, the liberal crusader whose budget priorities contributed to the city’s 1970s fiscal crisis.
    Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Bryon Ward, a developer leading the landside renovation of Dana Point Harbor’s nearly $600 million remodel, enthusiastically walked across the top deck of the new three-level parking structure, pointing out the dramatic view into the harbor and the panorama of the Pacific Ocean beyond.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
  • Colorado’s best rooftops beckon you to sip cocktails during golden hour and enjoy the gorgeous sightlines of the Rocky Mountains, cityscapes, and other panoramas.
    Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • These acrylic on canvas works are on display at her Scottsdale studio.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
  • As for fabric, waterproof canvas and breathable mesh will stand up to the elements and keep you comfortable.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The rule requires refiners and fuel distributors to meet stricter emissions targets even as refineries close in a state that has long made its hostility to the oil and gas industry clear.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • As countries look to rely less on oil and gas imports, renewable energy increasingly provides an affordable source of domestic energy production.
    Justin Worland, Time, 11 July 2025

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“Fresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresco. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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