Synonyms of paintings

paintings

noun

plural of painting

as in canvases

a picture created with oil paint

the Mona Lisa is a haunting painting of a woman with a most mysterious smile

Synonyms & Similar Words

• canvases
• murals
• frescoes
• watercolors
• oils
• drawings
• panoramas
• masterpieces
• oil paintings
• etchings
• sketches
• acrylics
• gouaches
• diptychs
• pastels
• aquarelles
• triptychs
• finger paintings
• temperas
• distempers
• showpieces
• pièces de résistance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paintings

Their furrows reminded me of Rembrandt’s paintings of old men, brows carved deep by hard use and long years. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

The celebration honors artists from across the metro, giving people an opportunity to observe and buy from artists selling jewelry, paintings, decorations and more. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Jose Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, confirmed last week that the current concept calls for creating the museum in the center of the library’s first floor, potentially displaying antique cars owned by the city, as well as photographs and paintings. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Every possession we ever had- jewelry, paintings, clothing- we were left with the proverbial clothes on our back, and that was it. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Other paintings and drawings are reproduced through embroidery, embossing and enameled charms, which adorn decorative chains. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Along with sizable paintings from iconic American artists such as Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo, the museum features galleries with comic books, manga, and other illustrations that have historically been viewed only between paper pages. — Nava Rawls, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

My favorite was a collection of paintings by Norman Rockwell, a longtime illustrator for the Saturday Evening Post and almost the definition of Americana. — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

The space is home to collectible interior design pieces including chairs from Olivier Gagnère, white slipcovered Gervasoni Ghost couches, and classic Dutch paintings. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026