as in painting
a usually large painting that is done directly on the surface of a wall
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Recent Examples of mural
For the past 15 years, Primo has traveled throughout Latin America and the United States producing over 100 murals.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The Donut Trap’s exterior mural and hot pink front door have helped draw families from a nearby playground on the other side of the bridge.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
True Skool, a youth arts and culture nonprofit, has designed a community mural that will be painted during the festival, as well.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The mural was whitewashed over in August 2019, covering the artwork.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The Donut Trap’s exterior mural and hot pink front door have helped draw families from a nearby playground on the other side of the bridge.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
True Skool, a youth arts and culture nonprofit, has designed a community mural that will be painted during the festival, as well.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The mural was whitewashed over in August 2019, covering the artwork.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mural
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The festival also features art vendors, local talent, food trucks and, for kids, face painting, bubbles and bouncy houses.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Above her headboard, a small square painting floats on a blank wall like a postage stamp, recalling a cross above the bed.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > This rustic soup from Chiapas, Mexico, features the grassy flavor of fresh chipilín leaves in a rich corn broth, with tender masa dumplings stuffed with creamy queso fresco for a satisfying bite.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The washable canvas wipes clean in case of coffee or smoothie mishaps.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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For me, Marimekko’s essence is about creating art that is applied to a different kind of canvas – a dress.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The panorama includes the highest point in Sedona — the 7,122-foot Mount Wilson — and other landmarks such as Coffeepot Rock.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Visitors can soak in spectacular panoramas from its summit by cable car or by hiking trails such as Lion’s Head and Platteklip Gorge.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trade talks between the two have stalled as Washington has sought to curb India's purchases of Russian oil, while accusing it of protectionist policies in sectors such as agriculture and dairy.—
Priyanka Salve,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sashimi appetizers include hamachi jalapeno with ponzu and chimichurri; salmon carpaccio with passion fruit shiso and cripsy onion; and tuna carpaccio with garlic oil and wasabi.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mural. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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