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
Colorful murals adorn the interior, with communal tables and high ceilings, and the outdoors has beer-keg tables and heat lamps and lots of room for patrons — and their dogs — to roam.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Ceiling murals in both rooms have been partly worn or scraped away, leaving a dreamy abstract pattern.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
For the past 15 years, Primo has traveled throughout Latin America and the United States producing over 100 murals.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The new space also features intentional touchpoints to the hotel’s Union Square surroundings, with murals that reflect the eclectic spirit of the artists and street performers outside the hotel doors, and fresh flowers inspired by the bustling farmer’s market.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Explore the vibrant murals throughout Mills 50, which celebrate the area’s diverse culture and make for perfect photo backdrops.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Discover Local Art The Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne is the Space Coast’s creative hub, filled with murals, galleries, and local art studios.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Galleries, murals, and movies in Cannes Sailing into Cannes in May aboard Evrima or Ilma has a cinematic quality.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Ceiling murals in both rooms have been partly worn or scraped away, leaving a dreamy abstract pattern.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
For the past 15 years, Primo has traveled throughout Latin America and the United States producing over 100 murals.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The new space also features intentional touchpoints to the hotel’s Union Square surroundings, with murals that reflect the eclectic spirit of the artists and street performers outside the hotel doors, and fresh flowers inspired by the bustling farmer’s market.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Explore the vibrant murals throughout Mills 50, which celebrate the area’s diverse culture and make for perfect photo backdrops.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Discover Local Art The Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne is the Space Coast’s creative hub, filled with murals, galleries, and local art studios.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Galleries, murals, and movies in Cannes Sailing into Cannes in May aboard Evrima or Ilma has a cinematic quality.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murals
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His art has reached wide audiences through various creative projects and collaborations, and now his work hangs alongside that of other contemporary artists in a space designed not just to display paintings, but to spark connection.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Contemporary works, including paintings by German artist Thomas Junghans, add to the dialogue between old and new.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jacobs wrapped canvases around tree trunks in the woods on The Mount property, leaving them exposed to the elements for months or even years.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Guests at the celebration were also shown sipping wine and spending time in nature, including painting on canvases as a group.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 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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High points along the rough, fairways, and greens offer dramatic panoramas before the layout moves directly to the water.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their process uses an inexpensive catalyst that selectively breaks down the most common single-use kind of plastics into liquid oils and waxes that can be upcycled into lubricants and fuels.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even better, it’s packed with argan, macadamia, and jojoba oils for moisturization.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Murals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murals. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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