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as in described
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 tinted
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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Recent Examples of painted
Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Kayll painted her own take on the famous Monet water lily scene right on top her dress for the gala.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The mural was painted by local artist Xiucoatl Mejia, who attended Claremont Unified School District schools from kindergarten (Sumner Elementary) through high school (Claremont High).
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Ugail was in the news several years ago for his controversial claim that Raphael had painted a work whose attribution had long been contested.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Yet Kang hasn’t always painted language with gratitude.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The sandals are crafted from silicone in a beige tan shade, and are painted by a special effects (SFX) artist to match her skin.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The process involved stenciling all the pattern pieces, pre-staining them, and adding dragon skin silicone, a strong and stretchy mold material, which was painted with glue gel to give it that wet look.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Another man, rakishly smoking a cigarette and dressed in an incongruous outfit of sweatpants and a plaid peacoat, has painted his face to resemble the Joker.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Eshay described the crosswalks as more than painted pavement, calling them a point of pride for the community.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Emma Chamberlain, in her sixth year as a special correspondent for Vogue during the red carpet, is wearing a custom Mugler gown by Miguel Castro Freitas and hand painted by Anna Deller-Yee.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Kayll painted her own take on the famous Monet water lily scene right on top her dress for the gala.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The mural was painted by local artist Xiucoatl Mejia, who attended Claremont Unified School District schools from kindergarten (Sumner Elementary) through high school (Claremont High).
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Ugail was in the news several years ago for his controversial claim that Raphael had painted a work whose attribution had long been contested.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Yet Kang hasn’t always painted language with gratitude.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The sandals are crafted from silicone in a beige tan shade, and are painted by a special effects (SFX) artist to match her skin.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The process involved stenciling all the pattern pieces, pre-staining them, and adding dragon skin silicone, a strong and stretchy mold material, which was painted with glue gel to give it that wet look.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Another man, rakishly smoking a cigarette and dressed in an incongruous outfit of sweatpants and a plaid peacoat, has painted his face to resemble the Joker.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painted
Adjective
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Prior to its closure in 2020, the Surrey operated as a union hotel for decades, with nearly 100 union- represented employees—many of them women, immigrants, and people of color.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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South Africa's health department had said around 150 tourists were on board at the time of the outbreak, while online tour operators said the Hondius — described as a specialist polar cruise ship — usually travels with around 70 crew members.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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His name shot to the national stage when McBath described his case during a congressional hearing with then-Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at the beginning of March.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experts on domestic violence say that cases in which survivors kill their abusers often look different from typical self-defense cases, which hinge on an obvious, imminent danger, like a drawn weapon.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Space kills with patience, and often much more painfully than the instant deaths depicted in cinema, unfolding over seconds, days, minutes, or even years.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Pratt’s campaign video depicted a bustling, lively, and clean Los Angeles.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Look for bins that are not coated or stained with toxic finishes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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On TikTok, short videos often show people traveling to Turkey to fix their uneven or stained teeth and transform their smiles.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Raman portrayed herself as the focus of attacks from both opponents, Bass’ campaign rejected that framing as a distraction from her debate performance and City Council record.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The villain-combo movie would put the breathing-apparatus Batman baddie, Bane, back on screen for his first appearance since 2012’s Christopher Nolan-directed The Dark Knight Rises, then portrayed by Tom Hardy.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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The lower half of his leg was darkly colored, indicating bleeding under his skin.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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On the paths between gravestones are colored footprints, as if left by cartoon characters.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Painted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painted. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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