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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Bruce Lee The Bruce Lee stamp features a black-and-white painting of the Chinese American martial artist mid kick, conducted by Kam Mak.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday morning, a Dallas Methodist church began painting the steps outside its doors in the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flag in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s directive that all rainbow crosswalks in the state be removed, according to the Dallas Voice.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
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Skulls and skeletons are another iconic part of the holiday, and take several forms, from colorful sugar skulls to face painting.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Bruce Lee The Bruce Lee stamp features a black-and-white painting of the Chinese American martial artist mid kick, conducted by Kam Mak.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
In one photo, Dreyer could be seen painting an olive green room's walls white with the help of her 3-year-old son, Russell.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday morning, a Dallas Methodist church began painting the steps outside its doors in the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flag in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s directive that all rainbow crosswalks in the state be removed, according to the Dallas Voice.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painting
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The house’s logo take on a minimalist form here, and the bag itself is made from a combination of sturdy aluminum and chic canvas for a luxurious finish.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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There were defensive heroics galore and multiple late home runs that drew the Dodgers off the canvas.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Meller provided a concrete example of AI’s democratizing potential, describing how a scene that would have cost half his film’s budget and taken weeks with traditional effects was roughed out in five minutes using Kling AI.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Three Air Force employees are dead in what Ohio officials are describing as a double murder-suicide.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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What does the law say about tinting windows?—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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What does Michigan law say about tinting windows?—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the council determined any new project would have to include the preservation of the murals.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte basketball lore is all over the walls of the arena, from murals of Larry Johnson being drafted, to fans measuring their arms against LaMelo Ball‘s wingspan.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dancers in ornate pharaonic costumes -- crowned with golden headpieces and holding scepters -- performed to a live international orchestra, as fireworks and drones depicting ancient gods lit up the sky above.—
Ayat Al-Tawy,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The most popular images depicting families are centered around nature and farmwork, leaving out indoor bonding activities like sharing meals, getting ready for work and school, playing games and shopping.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Remove any heavy objects from the sides of your tub, as these items can cause chips or cracking that can contribute to staining.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, these shoes are machine washable, so don’t worry about staining the gorgeous light pink shoes on your next adventure!—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Immersive experiences connect guests further with nature, in the form of unique activities like watercolor painting beneath open skies, or exploring ancient traditions with local masters.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The building was designed by California artist Millard Sheets, who became prominent for painting scenes with watercolor before Home Savings and Loan contracted him to design their buildings throughout Southern California in the 1950s.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lillard is perhaps known for portraying Stu Macher — one-half of the horror-obsessive-turned-serial-killing duo, alongside Skeet Ulrich’s Billy Loomis — in the 1996 original, which has since spawned a decades-long franchise.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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The announcement says that actors portraying Cynthia Lennon, Brian Epstein, George Martin, Ravi Shankar, and other key roles will be forthcoming.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painting. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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