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
Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
His psychedelic paintings, sometimes painted in the style of Russian Orthodox icons, often depicted Putin with a bovine nose or hugging pigs.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Whether painting one’s pout was deemed empowering or degrading often reflected the feminine expectations of different generations.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
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Noun
The gallery sold three paintings by Josef Albers for $650,000, $800,000, and $850,000.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
His psychedelic paintings, sometimes painted in the style of Russian Orthodox icons, often depicted Putin with a bovine nose or hugging pigs.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Verb
McGinniss watches and lives and eats with the team, painting enchanting portraits of the team hierarchy at work over many-course meals.
—Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Whether painting one’s pout was deemed empowering or degrading often reflected the feminine expectations of different generations.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painting
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Designers from every nation get to project pride, identity and ideals onto the blank canvas of the team kit.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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At once simply practical and deeply nostalgic, the canvas sneaker remains a summertime staple today, with worthy editions available from SeaVees, Sperry, Morjas and more makers below.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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Kardashian has been one of the most vocal celebrities about using exercise to relieve stress, describing the gym as essential for clearing her head and managing anxiety.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 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.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
13 May 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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Luxury bathrooms feature the best of the best in interior design, such as seamless stone countertops and bold botanical murals.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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In both cases, the asphalt was covered with colorful street murals, and the closed streets became natural gathering spots for pop-up events.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Even so, some animal rights activists credit viral social media posts depicting animal abuse as focusing public attention on the issue.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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As the Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies squared off in a series earlier this week, news surfaced that the latter’s Double-A affiliate will be honoring Yesavage, who is from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, with a bobblehead depicting him in his high school jersey next month.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Inside, wear regular work gloves or thin, plastic gloves for staining and refinishing.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Under the microscope, the neuropathologist had seen evidence of C9orf72—there was abnormal p62 staining in Ray’s thalamus and several other brain structures.—
Adeline Goss,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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To its right is a watercolor painting of the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona, where many members of the family were forcibly transported to and imprisoned during World War II.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In that same spirit, VF worked with Muñoz to create artistic portraits in pencil, watercolor, and acrylic at the dinner.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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Moscow rarely punishes its soldiers in Ukraine for committing crimes, portraying them as national heroes at home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Her statement goes further, challenging Burrowes’ motives and portraying his participation in the series as opportunistic.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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