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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean
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2
as in to stain
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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as in makeup
preparations intended to beautify the face
after the play was over, the actress emerged to greet her fans with paint still on her face
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Recent Examples of paint
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Republicans have worked to paint Talarico as a radical liberal who leans too far to the left to represent Texas.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Developed from inexpensive materials and standard paint manufacturing processes, this glue can be easily scaled up for mass production.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
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Verb
Custom nightstands painted white balance the warmth of a bamboo bed and daybed, creating a calm, airy feel.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Republicans have worked to paint Talarico as a radical liberal who leans too far to the left to represent Texas.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Noun
Working with the title designer Teddy Blanks, Harris found a textural font — one that embodied decaying paint and burns — to do the job.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Developed from inexpensive materials and standard paint manufacturing processes, this glue can be easily scaled up for mass production.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paint
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Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The event brought together pastors, fathers, mentors, activists, business leaders, former gang members and residents from across Chicago in what organizers described as a unified effort to promote safety, accountability and opportunity on the South Side.—
Greg Wehner , Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Leave enough room to mow around the tree, cut it back each season, and make any repairs to your fence, such as staining or board replacement.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In some stretches, the water is stained with chemical residue.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The series is also pursuing recognition across a wide swath of craft categories, including cinematography, editing, production design, prosthetic makeup, costumes, hairstyling, sound editing, sound mixing and special visual effects.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Dior, as a longterm partner of La Terrasse by Albane, is creating a hair and makeup studio on the roof of the JW Marriott Hotel for film talents and celebrities to prep before interviews or photo shoots.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The show has a bootstrappy vibe in which individual grit and self-belief are portrayed as the keys to success.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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But in a March 19 response to the plaintiffs’ demand letter, according to the AP's reporting, Leita Walker, an attorney for Artists Equity, said that the film does not intend to tell the true story of that incident or to portray real people.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The snake is copper-colored, light brown or tan.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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The Xerces Society offers free, print-at-home signs including a kids' version that children can color.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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What is depicted in these pages is beyond human comprehension.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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The Goya frescoes depicting the miracle of Saint Anthony of Padua, painted in 1789, are a prime example of the artist’s revolutionary style.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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There’s even more of Hilary Duff’s cover-ready makeup to discover below, including a moisturizing lip tint and sculpting contour wand.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Jordan—who seemed more fish than girl, her bobbed blonde hair tinted green as old pennies—walked with a confidence that Ana wished for her own daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Travertine marble dominates the space with its veined effect rendered in delicate shades for the walls and flooring, or enriched with the backlit FF logo for a bolder outcome.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Although the juror will make the final selections for what’s in the show and who gets awards, Jarvis will render his opinion if asked.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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