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murals

noun

plural of mural
as in frescoes
a usually large painting that is done directly on the surface of a wall

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Recent Examples of murals Some existing murals could be removed as part of the renovation. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 Look for eight murals scattered through downtown, then grab a sandwich to go from The Cheese Shop and enjoy it picnic-style in Washington Square Park. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026 Nearby are activist murals from artists including Judith Baca and Diego Rivera. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Glenview elected officials hope to encourage the creation of more public murals, particularly within the downtown. — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Hamilton’s city streets are brightened by more than 100 large-scale murals, a variety of different galleries, and a monthly art walk. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026 Living alone in Los Angeles for the first time, Jordan had visions of eclectic murals to match her vintage furniture and art collection. — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 There are the murals marking the entrance to the old neighborhood. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026 This lofty ambition can be felt everywhere, from the futuristic tube-like elevators to the surprise late addition of a top-floor exhibition dedicated to original Banksy murals, which some staff had not even yet seen. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murals
  1. paintings
  2. canvases
  3. panoramas
  4. oils
Noun
  • Their furrows reminded me of Rembrandt’s paintings of old men, brows carved deep by hard use and long years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The celebration honors artists from across the metro, giving people an opportunity to observe and buy from artists selling jewelry, paintings, decorations and more.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of paintings
Noun
  • Video showed water coursing down the front of the glass case protecting the fabled painting, which was unharmed, according to a gallery press release, as were the six other canvases nearby.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Her earliest textured paintings were relatively simple, but flowers and bold colors quickly began taking over her canvases.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of canvases
Noun
  • Three Fall Must-Dos Take in one of the best fall color panoramas at Brockway Mountain Lookout along Brockway Mountain Drive, linking Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor, about an hour’s drive north from Houghton.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of panoramas
Noun
  • Also, its rolling olive oil cart, replete with its own menu describing the oils’ characteristics and origins, allows passengers to sample many.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Bathing too often strips natural oils and dries out the skin and coat.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of oils

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“Murals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murals. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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