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
This was filmed in downtown Cleburne, where several murals on the exterior wall of The Garden of Eating Bistro can be seen.
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Brayden Garcia
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
After Miami, Cincinnati may have the nation’s greatest collection of public murals.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt explores this open-air gallery, where more than 75 large-scale murals celebrate culture, community, and the power of art to tell stories beyond the walls of a traditional museum.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Located in Kingman’s historic powerhouse, the museum displays a variety of dioramas, murals, and artifacts chronicling Route 66’s lifespan, from its start during the Roaring 20s to its heyday in the 1950s.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Feet on the Street’s Come Hungry, Leave Happy tour guides people through the best food vendors, notable art murals and either a jazz club, art gallery, and/or a letterpress shop in the district.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Painting the murals is the first step in revitalizing the Riverfront Trail, according to Pierce.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The colorful West Village room is adorned with bright, abstract murals that set a lively background for guests including Jennifer Lawrence, Padma Lakshmi, Mick Jagger, Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Regina King.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Wyland has painted over 100 similar murals known as Whaling Walls around the world as part his mission for the conservation of ocean life.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Brayden Garcia
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
After Miami, Cincinnati may have the nation’s greatest collection of public murals.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt explores this open-air gallery, where more than 75 large-scale murals celebrate culture, community, and the power of art to tell stories beyond the walls of a traditional museum.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Located in Kingman’s historic powerhouse, the museum displays a variety of dioramas, murals, and artifacts chronicling Route 66’s lifespan, from its start during the Roaring 20s to its heyday in the 1950s.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Feet on the Street’s Come Hungry, Leave Happy tour guides people through the best food vendors, notable art murals and either a jazz club, art gallery, and/or a letterpress shop in the district.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Painting the murals is the first step in revitalizing the Riverfront Trail, according to Pierce.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The colorful West Village room is adorned with bright, abstract murals that set a lively background for guests including Jennifer Lawrence, Padma Lakshmi, Mick Jagger, Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Regina King.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Wyland has painted over 100 similar murals known as Whaling Walls around the world as part his mission for the conservation of ocean life.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murals
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The exhibition will feature paintings, photographs and mixed-media works by 11 artists from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex whose work explores themes of community.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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The paintings that were not purchased during the show will soon be available for purchase online through the organization’s website.—
Sofia Baltodano
May 28,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Recently, though, those humble paddles have become more akin to canvases.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Brush in hand, she is dwarfed by huge canvases within the paintings on which bare-breasted figures are in the process of emerging—a waiflike handmaiden hard at work at the feet of her American Helens of Troy.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Book a corner suite for 180-degree panoramas, and request a Chapultepec-facing room for incredible park views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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As the missions continue — with Curiosity climbing higher along Mount Sharp and Perseverance scouting new terrain along Jezero's rim — more high-resolution panoramas are expected.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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In terms of hair health, skipping regular trims might mean more breakage that even the best hair oils and serums won’t be able to fix.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
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Those aisles typically included a limited selection of international products, often offering primarily sauces or oils.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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