gouache

noun

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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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  • Shawkat wore an airy sundress with watercolor yellow and black-and-white leaf panelling, with her own pair of white stripe adidas.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And then actually looked at a friend of Jane’s who is a watercolor artist that works in circles and different shapes.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of watercolor
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  • Each bundle includes 160 vibrant acrylic tiles in either the Original or Garden design, a tile bag, pocket guide, and game mat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Somewhere between the phone chargers and the lighters there is usually a small acrylic case at eye level.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of acrylic

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