PAINT Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈpānt

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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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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Verb

The costume designer and stylist divulges details on the stellar outfits that painted a picture of the dynamic love story in the film directed by Nate Edwards. —

Essence, 10 Oct. 2024 Your words, whether written or spoken, should paint a picture with great detail. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Noun

Rather than sticking rigidly to what had always been done, our openness to unconventional ideas from outside experts led us to solutions like using liquid nitrogen to freeze off paint layers and bicarbonate of soda to remove tar coatings. —

Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024 Red upholstery handsomely complements the Urban Gray Pearl paint, another nod to the sporty theme. —

James Raia, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paint

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