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
Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026
Clare McAndrew, who authors the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, told The Observer that demand for his paintings had surged more than 1,200 percent in the forty-eight hours following his passing.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026
Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The final steps include painting the new wood sections and reinstalling lighting elements on the coaster structure.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 June 2026
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Noun
Is the perfect gift a painting (too European), a symphony (way too European), a bespoke work of jingoistic smut about Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty?
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026
Clare McAndrew, who authors the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, told The Observer that demand for his paintings had surged more than 1,200 percent in the forty-eight hours following his passing.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026
Verb
But one man at Get Stuff Done devoted two hours to painting a miniature Warhammer action figure, not even stopping during the break.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The final steps include painting the new wood sections and reinstalling lighting elements on the coaster structure.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painting
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Hence shirt jackets and safari jackets in linen and leather came to the fore, as did denim Bermudas, linen polos and lots of lifestyle knits amid its more formal, full-canvas tailoring — styled with a loosened tie.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Dress the duo down with sneakers and a canvas tote bag, or dress it up with platform slides and chunky hoop earrings.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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In a professional biography posted on Canvas last updated in 2022, Davis demonstrated his passion for areospace studies and flight training, describing his extensive education and flight experience.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The preservation coalition have compared the sculpture garden to Trump’s White House ballroom and triumphal arch projects, describing them as costly and frequent targets of litigation.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 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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The large multi-level restaurant is a living breathing Boston museum of sorts, adorned with old murals, newspaper clippings, photos and other historic memorabilia (even stadium seats from Fenway Park).—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The cafe recently opened a second location on the Emory University campus inside the Carlos Museum, and this new space features a large mural inspired by Taíno mythology, adding a strong visual dimension to the experience.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Kimura says his fascination with upskirting began at the age of 15, with pornography depicting staged scenarios.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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However, a bronze bust depicting Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, stood out the most to archaeologists.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Sealing the grout keeps foods from staining it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Natural stone can be more involved; it should be sealed before grouting and can require upkeep to protect against staining.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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This maxi shirt dress in a watercolor gingham is an eye-catching twist on a classic Americana staple.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Paul would need to be in his stone turret office on the idyllic watercolor of a campus five days a week.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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In one section, Mayer turns her focus to Diana, portraying the late princess as a woman whose extraordinary capacity for empathy was matched by a deep belief in romance — and whose hopes for love often collided with reality.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Now that this population is finally getting highlighted more directly in media, what should these shows and movies be portraying?—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painting. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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