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
Splatters of paint now dot the mural of Iryna Zarutska, the slain Ukrainian refugee, after an unknown vandal defaced the building at the corner of North Western and West Montrose avenues.
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Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Unassuming from the street-facing front, the sides of Maria’s are adorned with striking large-scale murals by Jose Valentin Ramirez Cardie.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
How a mural of Altadena became a symbol of resilience for one small store, through fire and flood.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The other big art piece is the swimmers mural.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Unassuming from the street-facing front, the sides of Maria’s are adorned with striking large-scale murals by Jose Valentin Ramirez Cardie.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
How a mural of Altadena became a symbol of resilience for one small store, through fire and flood.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The other big art piece is the swimmers mural.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mural
Noun
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Smith’s weekly paintings speak out often against the current administration, and Smith has been particularly vocal on the ICE raids.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Decorated with longhorns and cowboy paintings, the Southern fare and cocktails reflect the atmosphere well.—
Ella Gonzales
March 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Although inspired by ancient techniques, the original fresco was only painted 25 years ago.—
Camilla Alcini,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The diocese of Rome addressed the controversy in press releases, noting that the fresco was being restored in a project.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With its sweeping curved beams and canvas canopy, the main lodge blends into the surroundings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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During certain times of the year, the surrounding terrain also becomes a canvas for vibrant California poppies.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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Focusing too narrowly on the recent defeats relating to DEI obscures that panorama.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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The dolls were like sketches, and among the pieces born from these miniature looks was a flapper dress inspired by Bal Bullier, the Belle Époque Parisian dance hall that, in 1913, Sonia Delaunay famously depicted in a panorama of moving color.—
Robert Sullivan,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stocks plunged, and the price of oil spiked by fifteen per cent, as Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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More broadly, half of China’s crude oil imports and almost a third of its liquified natural gas imports are transported through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been shut down by the conflict.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mural. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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