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verb

ˈpānt How to pronounce paint (audio)
Definition of paintnext
1
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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paint

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noun

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
Verb
The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026 Despite the bloody picture painted in the movie Jaws, the real king of the ocean is not the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias). — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Noun
Peterson generated a ton of shots and had four 20-point games, but the same issues against length in the paint that troubled him at Kansas cropped up at summer league. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 July 2026 That’s the quick-lube place, the muffler place, the paint-and-body place, and the windshield place—all under one Charlotte roof. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paint
  1. describe
  2. stain
  3. makeup
  4. portray
  5. color
  6. depict
  7. tint
  8. render
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  • Los Angeles Police Department Detective William Roecker also testified Thursday, describing his review of cell-tower data linked to Burke’s phone and location data from his Tesla.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
  • But some members of Juliana’s family question that, and outside experts interviewed by the Observer have described what’s known about the case publicly as suspicious or unusual.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of describe
Verb
  • The bronze is reportedly stained lipstick-pink from fans kissing it.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Ceiling tiles were stained and chipped throughout the main cook line in the restaurant located inside the kid-friendly entertainment center.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • North Koreans are banking, getting makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones.
    — Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
  • The luxurious primary bath features a jetted bathtub, a Roman shower, double sinks, ample storage and a makeup vanity with a chair for seating.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of makeup
Verb
  • Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn will both portray Marilyn Monroe in a new short film, Flesh Impact, which released its first photos.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
  • Elsewhere, Washington is portrayed astride a horse or atop a column; shirtless, in classical garb, or, more commonly, in a long coat and tricorn.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2026
Definition of portray
Verb
  • In the late 19th century, whiskey was frequently diluted, colored, or otherwise altered before reaching consumers.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • And while the ongoing lease negotiation is under entirely different circumstances, the move from the General Assembly has colored some of the conversations now.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Definition of color
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  • The artist duo Motus created the murals in each room to depict the connection between Kabutocho's history and its present, with palettes ranging from spring green to lake blue.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • The posting spree began with a post depicting CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins as trans social media star Dylan Muvaney—retreading on a comment the president made during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of depict
Verb
  • To cover up a patch and to prevent opponents from plucking at the spot, Ryan tinted a face shield for McDaniel, a style that later became popular.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • In May 2023, Cancino and his partner pulled over a man for allegedly speeding and having tinted windows, said his attorney, Nicole Castronovo.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of tint
Verb
  • Blue and white, gold, mixed with stripes rendered in the brightest hues, polka dots have perked up seasonal summer fashions, especially swimwear, for decades.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • Engagement pods are actively detected and rendered ineffective by the new 360Brew system, cutting post visibility.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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