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
Notables from literature, journalism, entertainment and the arts joined in the festivities surrounded by Ed Sorel’s murals from another era.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Keeping the local theme going, local artist Damin Lujan, aka Zaoone, created the mural for the interior wall.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The mural likely will qualify as his largest piece ever.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
His commitment to giving back extends beyond individual portraits to larger community projects and murals that celebrate local culture and resilience.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Keeping the local theme going, local artist Damin Lujan, aka Zaoone, created the mural for the interior wall.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The mural likely will qualify as his largest piece ever.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
His commitment to giving back extends beyond individual portraits to larger community projects and murals that celebrate local culture and resilience.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mural
Noun
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Sculptures and large-scale paintings typically fill the museum’s exhibition halls, as well.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the house, they’re represented as starry lights, a firefly painting (Windham was an avid painter), and a full-size Firefly scareactor.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 40-Year Con: Part III A spectacular exhibition of frescoes, paintings, drawings, and illuminated manuscripts has just opened in not one but two venues in Florence—Palazzo Strozzi and the Museo di San Marco.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
4 Oct. 2025
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Over 22,000 square feet of intricate frescoes and paintings cover walls and ceilings.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
1 Oct. 2025
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The founders envision the store evolving organically as a blank canvas shaped by the neighborhood and scene.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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The canvas material kept feet from overheating while running errands or commuting, and the soles didn’t show any signs of wear, even after multiple outings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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At Grandview Point, once the site of a 19th-century copper mine, visitors can enjoy sweeping panoramas and access the rugged Grandview Trail, originally built to haul ore out of the canyon.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s not to mention the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway and the bucket list-worthy trifecta of mountains called the Peaks of Otter, each of which lead to scenic summits for far-reaching panoramas.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Some foods containing vitamin D3 include fatty fish, egg yolks, cod liver oil and fortified dairy and animal foods, health sources confirm.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain, grime, and oil.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mural. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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