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
One thing that immediately captivated me about San Nicolas was the vibrant murals lining the streets.
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Danielle Robles, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
The murals honor Black history and feature several Black heroes, including Jackie Robinson, whose mural was among those defaced with the N-word and a Nazi swastika.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
The mural of Kobe and Gigi is just one of countless tributes scattered throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Batts detailed how the park and its murals — which honor the Negro Baseball League and figures like Robinson and Miñoso — serve not just as artistic tributes, but as vital educational tools and points of pride.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
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Danielle Robles, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
The murals honor Black history and feature several Black heroes, including Jackie Robinson, whose mural was among those defaced with the N-word and a Nazi swastika.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
The mural of Kobe and Gigi is just one of countless tributes scattered throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Batts detailed how the park and its murals — which honor the Negro Baseball League and figures like Robinson and Miñoso — serve not just as artistic tributes, but as vital educational tools and points of pride.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mural
Noun
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Orlik used to glimpse Warhol paintings on the walls inside.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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One unit for inmates had a painting on one wall featuring a covered wagon.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Waves of newcomers showing up to canvass events has become a trend, especially in recent weeks, according to his team.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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Candidates have a five-day window to file election challenges in court after the state canvass.—
Sasha Hupka,
The Arizona Republic,
5 Nov. 2024
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The current Pope Leo undoubtedly knows the story: Raphael’s fresco depicting Leo and Attila can be seen in the Raphael Rooms in the Vatican, near the Sistine Chapel.—
Alison Hudson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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For inspiration, the cardinals can look at the sweeping frescoes from renowned Renaissance artists.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Paul left Robinson, a former NBA Slam Dunk champion, lying face-down on the canvas.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Patches are also gaining prominence as a canvas for differentiation and personalization.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The primary suite is, of course, the standout, with giant windows affording incredible panoramas and a swanky en suite offering up a large soaking tub.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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Yellowstone, posted a video that started with the popular TikTok creator Thoren Bradley taking off his shirt before cutting to a clip of a panorama of mountains and water in Yellowstone.—
Nicole Stock,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Already on Friday, oil prices jumped as a result of these deadly exchanges between the two Middle East countries.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady, as bankers remain wary of possible price rises from Trump’s tariffs, and now, from the Israel-Iran conflict’s inflationary pressure on oil prices.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mural. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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