as in canvases
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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Recent Examples of paintings
The exhibit includes 22 of her paintings depicting worship, work and community.
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Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
To be able to host our nominees at the National Gallery in front of Caravaggio [paintings] is an amazing thing to be able to do.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
John’s subject matter never deviated far from those paintings, but her style developed over the years, said Alastair Smart in The Telegraph.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
The elevated take on the more conservative looks defining the season was inspired by 16th century Persian miniature paintings.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Other offerings included paintings, candles, soaps, puzzles, jewelry, scarves and blankets.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The event lands at Lake Nona Town Center Saturday and Sunday with fine art including ceramics, photography, paintings and jewelry.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
About 60 pieces are on display, including paintings, sculptures and works on paper.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Inspired by 18th century paintings.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
To be able to host our nominees at the National Gallery in front of Caravaggio [paintings] is an amazing thing to be able to do.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
John’s subject matter never deviated far from those paintings, but her style developed over the years, said Alastair Smart in The Telegraph.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
The elevated take on the more conservative looks defining the season was inspired by 16th century Persian miniature paintings.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Other offerings included paintings, candles, soaps, puzzles, jewelry, scarves and blankets.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The event lands at Lake Nona Town Center Saturday and Sunday with fine art including ceramics, photography, paintings and jewelry.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
About 60 pieces are on display, including paintings, sculptures and works on paper.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Inspired by 18th century paintings.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paintings
Noun
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If glare is a concern, opt for textured works, canvases, or three-dimensional pieces instead.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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Early in 2024, taggers began turning its skyscrapers into canvases for florid graffiti art.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Graphic murals, on the other hand, like bold abstracts or large-scale shapes, tend to require a more intentional approach.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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Two murals will be installed on the basketball and futsal courts at Cheatom Park, which is located just north of Interstate 235 and provides a vista of the downtown Des Moines skyline.—
Kate Kealey,
Des Moines Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Paintings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paintings. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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