fresco

noun

Definition of fresconext
as in mural

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Recent Examples of fresco One such example is the Church of Santos Juanes, whose recent and ambitious restoration now allows visitors to admire Baroque frescoes under lighting that immerses them in a truly unique atmosphere. — Visit Valencia, Miami Herald, 21 May 2026 There, surrounding his tomb, visitors will find walls covered in some of Goya’s finest frescoes, restored to their vivid, original pigment tones, along with the church interior and building structure itself, reports the Times of London. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 The seven tracks on their first LP together are largely instrumental and instinctive, building a pivotal series of Miami recording sessions into a fresco of outsider rock, ambient, and avant-garde arrangement. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026 To encompass the story, about a miracle from 847, when Pope Leo IV stopped a fire with a blessing, Raphael brings you into the fresco through the unshod feet of a woman in agony and leaves you near the very back, with a tiny and serene Leo IV. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fresco
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresco
  1. mural
  2. painting
  3. panorama
  4. canvas
  5. oil
Noun
  • Along with a captivating Portuguese tile mural, the kitchen overlooks the lake and features a sunlit breakfast area, while a casual sitting room has a stone fireplace and coffered ceiling.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Although the exhibit features 27 separate visions and artworks, there’s a sense of cohesion among the installations, murals and sculptures.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of mural
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  • Yee decided her favorite nook was the Picture Room, where the museum’s caretakers unveiled Soane’s choicest paintings stowed behind clandestine folding panes.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The most telling details of the painting are revealed through technical analysis, using a number of scans and a conservator’s favorite tool — the headband magnifiers known as optivisors.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of painting
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  • In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In later iterations, Reihana retitled the panorama In Pursuit of Venus [infected], for the astronomy project and rape joke at the heart of wallpaper’s story.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of panorama
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  • Rooms The 10 stand-alone suites (including two family units) are made of insulated canvas, with air conditioning, deeply comfortable king-size beds, and ensuite bathrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • After all, a smaller canvas just calls for a different strategy—not a lifetime of solid colors.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of canvas
Noun
  • Some oil companies have developed new tactics to enable their tankers to pass undetected through the waterway.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of oil

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