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
Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The painting, like other abstract works, tells no discernible story.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Across the great river lie the town of Vétheuil, and from his balcony Monet crafted a series of painting depicting the village beyond.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
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In this project, the longtime Italian duo creates paintings that imagine how famous artists might have drawn as children.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The painting, like other abstract works, tells no discernible story.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
What did the craftspeople painting the pieces think of their assignment to adorn these plates, platters, pitchers, and ashtrays with the little toker?
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Across the great river lie the town of Vétheuil, and from his balcony Monet crafted a series of painting depicting the village beyond.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painting
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While these sneakers may look like a modern spin on a classic canvas style — the design holds more than meets the eye.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Both vague and central to the true essence of style, the phrase seems aimed at urging designers to use the body as a blank canvas.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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British maritime monitors confirmed the incidents, describing one cargo ship left disabled in the water and another that took heavy damage to its bridge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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At a lecture at Aarhus University in 2015, Bar-Natan distributed a handout describing his goals.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 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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Think copper doors, sculptural lighting, and a mural of agave stretching two stories overhead.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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There will be a workshop, community mural, live music and hands-on activities at the La Jolla Historical Society along with lawn games.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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An impressive theater Each of the three stories of the West Theater was surrounded by 16 columns, between which statues of gods were displayed, often depicting scenes from Homer’s epics.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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But if the estate is legally prohibited from depicting basically the entire second half of Jackson’s life, what would a second movie even be about?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Allow the area to dry and repeat the process if visible mold or staining remains.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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If your books have already been affected, the staining will likely remain—even after treatment—and mold may return, Fifield warns.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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Merrill had also been selling prints of her watercolor paintings on Etsy, and as her YouTube following grew, so did her number of orders.—
Gili Malinsky
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Two standouts include the vibrant three-panel watercolor on silk of her palace in the lobby and the pink-and-gold, four-panel ombré wall art at reception, made of ceramic tiles from the beloved Bát Tràng Pottery Village.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ann Jillian went from a Disney child star to a '80s sitcom favorite, even portraying her own battle with cancer on screen.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yes, Jaafar is actually singing while portraying Michael, with the late singer's vocals also being blended into some of the tracks.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painting. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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