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 staining
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
Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Activities for kids include mini-train rides, music from Papa Rap, balloon craft by Vicente Yanez, Kindness Rock painting, a bounce house, face-painting, a carousel and games and bubble wand-making.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Co-op members were painting it.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This assortment of vivid finger paints will satisfy your toddler’s penchant for painting.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Activities for kids include mini-train rides, music from Papa Rap, balloon craft by Vicente Yanez, Kindness Rock painting, a bounce house, face-painting, a carousel and games and bubble wand-making.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kazakevich’s lawyers argued that prosecutors were falsely painting their client as a dangerous man and a potential flight risk.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Co-op members were painting it.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painting
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Another canvas which adapts well to nearly any shade thrown its way is the Air Jordan 12, which will soon take on a new white-and-green execution that’s said to be inspired by the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
5 Oct. 2025
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Noir is a quaint coffee shop where white walls are a canvas for paintings by a rotation of local artists.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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During the Vatican audience, Leo received dozens of letters from migrants expressing fear of deportation and describing the emotional toll of living under constant threat.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Abdilahi made the case for recognition, describing Somaliland’s people as distinct from the rest of Somalia, which has been plagued by instability for decades.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren't wiped up right away.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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It’s made with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, and it can even be paired with your favorite lip balm or gloss — without staining the applicator — for an extra boost of moisture.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Grimey's record store paints a mural of her new album cover on its building.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Another in-town mural showcases billowy clouds against a perfect Carolina blue day.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Human runners, wearing 7-foot-tall foam costumes with goofy faces and colorful features depicting a Bratwurst, Polish, Italian, Hot Dog and Chorizo, race each other around home plate on the warning track.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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São Bento train station, often regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful transit hubs, features walls adorned with thousands of blue-and-white tiles depicting historical scenes.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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Younger tots will flip for the colorful spinner and activity book, while older kids can express themselves by coloring and drawing.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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In addition to matching 2-1 records, both teams have two critical similarities coloring their outlooks.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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In 2010—back when the same Republican Party that now flags the dangers of food dyes and seed oils was portraying Let’s Move!—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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The White House has also continued to troll House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries with AI videos portraying Jeffries in a sombrero and fake mustache.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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What’s the most common error men make when dyeing their hair or beards?—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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And then manically dyeing my hair pink at the same time.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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