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a usually large painting that is done directly on the surface of a wall
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Recent Examples of murals
Among New Balance’s many partners was Run the Boroughs, a London run club with an artist among its members who worked with the brand to put up several murals throughout the course.
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Massport also updated preparations for the massive number of people expected to fly into Boston for the events, noting that updates including ramps and murals will be in place before the start in June.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The grand murals and original teller booths immediately caught my eye, especially with Tellers restaurant set right alongside them, beautifully integrated into the space.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
And don’t forget to visit Bonampak in Chiapas to see stunning murals that depict Mayan culture with drawings of sacrifices and wars that took place in the classical and post-classical eras.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
These included his murals at the Playland-Not-at-the-Beach museum in El Cerrito, which depicted San Francisco’s Sutro Baths, Cliff House and Playland amusement park.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The event will also have children’s activities, community art murals on display, food trucks, craft beer for sale and live mariachi bands.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Sheagren also suggested that temporary murals, created on panels that can be taken down after a period of time, be considered as well.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Fremont offers a walkable community with streets adorned with murals and a myriad of local-favorite restaurants, while Queen Anne brings the historic charm with rows of Victorian homes and 1950s neon signage.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Massport also updated preparations for the massive number of people expected to fly into Boston for the events, noting that updates including ramps and murals will be in place before the start in June.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The grand murals and original teller booths immediately caught my eye, especially with Tellers restaurant set right alongside them, beautifully integrated into the space.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
And don’t forget to visit Bonampak in Chiapas to see stunning murals that depict Mayan culture with drawings of sacrifices and wars that took place in the classical and post-classical eras.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
These included his murals at the Playland-Not-at-the-Beach museum in El Cerrito, which depicted San Francisco’s Sutro Baths, Cliff House and Playland amusement park.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The event will also have children’s activities, community art murals on display, food trucks, craft beer for sale and live mariachi bands.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Sheagren also suggested that temporary murals, created on panels that can be taken down after a period of time, be considered as well.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Fremont offers a walkable community with streets adorned with murals and a myriad of local-favorite restaurants, while Queen Anne brings the historic charm with rows of Victorian homes and 1950s neon signage.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murals
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Several of the paintings have seldom, if ever, been on display to the public, as Frankenthaler kept many of her favorites for herself at home or in storage, even up until her death in 2011, at age 83.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Junkanoo revelry is dedicated to the dead, and here Munroe commemorates Beadle through a series of paintings depicting a memorial procession based on photographs by the Bahamian photographer Jackson Petit, as well as through Beadle’s material legacy.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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The curators Christine Riding and Lucy Bamford have brought together ten canvases that were originally shown in London between 1765 and 1773—the pieces thanks to which, during his mid-thirties, the North Midlands artist first secured a national reputation.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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While some canvases feature just fencing and textile patterns, others incorporate hands and figures, sometimes in vulnerable moments.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 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
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To showcase the distinct regions each rover is exploring, NASA recently shared dueling panoramas composed from hundreds of photos taken between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Base oils are the primary component used to produce high-performance lubricants for engine oils and industrial fluids.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Blending extracts all of the precious oils from the peels, imbuing the juice with another dimension of lemon flavor.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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