as in canvas
a picture created with oil paint
the Mona Lisa is a haunting painting of a woman with a most mysterious smile
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as in describing
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 tinting
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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Recent Examples of painting
Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The filming crew had requested to move a painting out of shot, ‘the Goddess,’ whom happens to be a naked woman.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
And painting them is part of the tradition.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Krys Fluker was recognized for her editorial work on the state painting over the Pulse rainbow crosswalk.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The filming crew had requested to move a painting out of shot, ‘the Goddess,’ whom happens to be a naked woman.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the meantime, Georgia Republicans were painting themselves into a corner.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
And painting them is part of the tradition.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painting
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As Barber fell to the canvas, Grasso put her in a rear naked chokehold before the fight was quickly called.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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No influencers, no trending audio, no elaborate editing — just millions of people sleeping better to the sound of rain on canvas.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brown said, describing a potential tipping point if another paycheck is missed.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Studies tell us that hair is among the top three features (along with height and weight) used when describing others, and one of the features most often recalled after a social interaction.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Consider tinting your brows one to two shades darker than your new hair color for a cohesive look.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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What was once an elegant, albeit limited interface, has evolved into a highly customizable menu with a sleek, new Liquid Glass design language, free icon and widget placement options, and color-tinting elements that rival those seen on Android.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Nov. 2025
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The project began as a simple sound-and-light upgrade last August but became a massive historic preservation effort after workers discovered 1950s-era murals depicting the history of flight, from Leonardo Da Vinci’s Renaissance glider to Clipper planes flown by Pan Am.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Maduro, 63, and Flores, 69, continue to enjoy some support in Venezuela, with murals and billboards across the capital, Caracas, demanding their return.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Little touches include a selection of books focused on native flora and fauna and art depicting local landscapes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now some Republicans are depicting the No Kings movement as a band of radicals, out of step with mainstream political opinion.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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There are a few options to deal with old brickwork, including cleaning and repairing the brick, painting or staining the brick, or even installing new siding or stucco over the brick.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner or steam mop can help to lift the stains.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Instead, buy her the miniature version, a plush scarf in watercolor-like color palettes to keep her warm all season long.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2026
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To keep up with ever-increasing viewer demands, Xu said Youku has had to keep raising the series’ production quality, from the level of detail in its animations to hiring better artists to paint the watercolor stills that appear in the show.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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But his lawyers argued there was more at stake than contract law, portraying the Kennedy Center's suit as an effort to intimidate artists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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His Tony Award nomination came for portraying George Washington in Hamilton, the role that brought him widespread recognition.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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