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
The space, painted in murals by Inigma Productions, carries the familiar light furnishings from Mazi, but other furnishings and decor steer it toward a new personality.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Elon Musk contributed $1 million to help fund a nationwide campaign of public murals depicting Zarutska.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Though the movement has receded since the filing of the racketeering charges and the opening of the training center, the name Tortuguita is still invoked at anti-police protests, and the activist's image has become a common sight in murals and flyers across Atlanta.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Future plans include repurposing the building’s former drive-thru lane into an outdoor cafe and adding new jellyfish murals to its front facade.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The community sprung to action by removing Chávez statues from a pedestal in San Fernando, painting over murals in his memory across Los Angeles and unanimously voting to strip his name from street signs in Fresno.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The murals went up in Chicago, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Fort Lauderdale before Democrats finally took notice.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
During the 1930s and '40s, artists like Glenn Shaw and Elizabeth Olds created murals that reflected American life, including the struggles of the working-class people like miners and steel workers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Maduro, 63, and Flores, 69, continue to enjoy some support in Venezuela, with murals and billboards across Caracas demanding their return.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Elon Musk contributed $1 million to help fund a nationwide campaign of public murals depicting Zarutska.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Though the movement has receded since the filing of the racketeering charges and the opening of the training center, the name Tortuguita is still invoked at anti-police protests, and the activist's image has become a common sight in murals and flyers across Atlanta.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Future plans include repurposing the building’s former drive-thru lane into an outdoor cafe and adding new jellyfish murals to its front facade.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The community sprung to action by removing Chávez statues from a pedestal in San Fernando, painting over murals in his memory across Los Angeles and unanimously voting to strip his name from street signs in Fresno.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The murals went up in Chicago, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Fort Lauderdale before Democrats finally took notice.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
During the 1930s and '40s, artists like Glenn Shaw and Elizabeth Olds created murals that reflected American life, including the struggles of the working-class people like miners and steel workers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Maduro, 63, and Flores, 69, continue to enjoy some support in Venezuela, with murals and billboards across Caracas demanding their return.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murals
Noun
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Give The Lemon Fair a look and find paintings from local artists, comfy-chic clothes, and fun accessories.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Art Awakens is a short-form series that uses AI to reveal the inner worlds of the most iconic paintings ever made.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Josephine Joy’s canvases teem with San Diego’s pepper trees and aloe plants.—
John P. Murphy,
ARTnews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the film, Coel is a reclusive painter who’s hired by the children of a famous artist to pose as his assistant and gain access to a series of fabled canvases to secure their inheritance.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The various sights at the castle – a decent history museum, frescoed chapel, old-fashioned printing press, and wine cellar – are cute, but the real reason to come up here is to bask in the sweeping panoramas.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy a meal or snack at Mkutano House, Elephant Valley’s open-air dining experience where snacks and meals come with a side of gorgeous panoramas of the pond and savanna.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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Say goodbye to oils, fingerprints, dust and debris blocking your vision.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her thigh is out of place and shiny with oils.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Murals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murals. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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