gouache

noun

Definition of gouachenext
as in watercolor

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Recent Examples of gouache The gouache-on-paper was painted by the artist in 1941. — CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 But the canvasses and studies of Maar — of which the current gouache is a stellar small-portrait example — stand out because they’re imbued with the unmistakably grim backdrop of the war and the occupation of France. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026 The Opera Gallery says the gouache reflects a moment of introspection and concentrated studio work for the artist. — Jake McGowan, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026 With an airbrush borrowed from his job at an ad agency, Man Ray would blast droplets of gouache onto board or heavy paper and use stencils to organize the spray. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gouache
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  1. watercolor
  2. acrylic
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  • Use Watercolors to Capture the Scenery Bring a small watercolor kit to a local park or the beach and paint whatever catches your eye.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
  • This iteration of ivy decor is less like a realistic watercolor and more like a freer, more abstract one.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
Definition of watercolor
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  • The next issue was iterating through all the model changes necessary to incorporate the acrylic and NDF into the clock case.
    — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • The Crown released six references with PNDs throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, switching up bezels from metal to acrylic, swapping between screw-down and pump-style pushers, updating movements, and tweaking that famous face.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Definition of acrylic

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