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as in describes
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 colors
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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as in makeups
preparations intended to beautify the face
after the play was over, the actress emerged to greet her fans with paint still on her face
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Recent Examples of paints
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Filled with music, color and passion, the drama paints a picture of a group of artists and friends for whom creativity has become a form of survival.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit also paints a picture of IQHQ as a company in dire straits.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Little Betsy, the artist of the family, paints all of our red, green, and blue electrical wires by hand.
—Jed Feiman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
And this paints a very clear picture of what the future will look like for both Beatrice and Eugenie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
The indictment paints this picture of you as the kingpin of this operation who helped structure how victims were targeted and how money was made.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Well, that definitely paints a vivid picture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The study’s findings are in line with existing research that paints a grim picture of the statewide housing crisis, said Carolina Reid, an associate professor of city and regional planning at UC Berkeley.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Petroleum derivatives are also needed to make adhesives for footwear and furniture, industrial lubricants for machinery and solvents for paints and cleaning processes, Martin added.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Once color became a wartime concern, everything colorful—paints, stains, glass coatings, metal coatings, dyes, enamels—needed to be color coordinated on a national scale.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
What to Know Data shows that colored car paints have increased their share of the market by nearly two percentage points in recent years, according to Car and Driver.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Once color became a wartime concern, everything colorful — paints, stains, glass coatings, metal coatings, dyes, enamels — needed to be color coordinated on a national scale.
—Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
So did barbecue lighter fluid, dry cleaners, paints, deodorants, breweries, and the ethanol in the aromas from commercial bakeries.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Moore, a veteran provider of paints and exterior coatings, is one of the tenants in the industrial, warehouse and logistics building, according to Google Maps.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The category of alternative paints has exploded, with a new low-VOC brand popping up seemingly every month.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
After his death while attempting a wingsuit flight in 2015, his friends began putting together footage that paints a portrait of a complex man.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Filled with music, color and passion, the drama paints a picture of a group of artists and friends for whom creativity has become a form of survival.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit also paints a picture of IQHQ as a company in dire straits.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Little Betsy, the artist of the family, paints all of our red, green, and blue electrical wires by hand.
—Jed Feiman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
And this paints a very clear picture of what the future will look like for both Beatrice and Eugenie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
The indictment paints this picture of you as the kingpin of this operation who helped structure how victims were targeted and how money was made.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Well, that definitely paints a vivid picture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The study’s findings are in line with existing research that paints a grim picture of the statewide housing crisis, said Carolina Reid, an associate professor of city and regional planning at UC Berkeley.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults, according to the Associated Press.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Petroleum derivatives are also needed to make adhesives for footwear and furniture, industrial lubricants for machinery and solvents for paints and cleaning processes, Martin added.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Once color became a wartime concern, everything colorful—paints, stains, glass coatings, metal coatings, dyes, enamels—needed to be color coordinated on a national scale.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
What to Know Data shows that colored car paints have increased their share of the market by nearly two percentage points in recent years, according to Car and Driver.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Once color became a wartime concern, everything colorful — paints, stains, glass coatings, metal coatings, dyes, enamels — needed to be color coordinated on a national scale.
—Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
So did barbecue lighter fluid, dry cleaners, paints, deodorants, breweries, and the ethanol in the aromas from commercial bakeries.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Moore, a veteran provider of paints and exterior coatings, is one of the tenants in the industrial, warehouse and logistics building, according to Google Maps.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The category of alternative paints has exploded, with a new low-VOC brand popping up seemingly every month.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paints
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Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, describes her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Raiff describes Ryan Coogler as his filmmaking idol and calls Coogler’s debut Fruitvale Station his favorite movie — but seeing the success of Sinners, a relatively commercial enterprise that won Coogler his first Oscar, opened his eyes in a new way.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Which colors merit entries in the dictionary?—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The foliage shifts colors with the seasons, emerging bright red in spring then taking on a deep green hue during the summer months before shifting to burgundy in fall and winter.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cooke and Batula have shared their journey with Bravo audiences for 10 seasons, from breakups and makeups to engagements and weddings.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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And although Crocs does not report revenue for specific product lines including special makeups and the EXP models, Foglia said collaborations remain an important part of the brand’s product strategy and are driving strong consumer engagement.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Colman Domingo and Nia Long play the singer’s parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson, while Miles Teller portrays lawyer John Branca.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Newcomers include Anthony Timpano, who plays Malcolm's youngest brother, Jamie, and Vaughan Murrae, who portrays Malcolm's youngest sibling, Kelly.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nude Descending a Staircase ostensibly depicts a figure walking down a flight of stairs, as its title suggests, but the mannequin-like person is abstracted beyond recognition.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The new series, created by Bruce Miller and adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, depicts Gilead from a different vantage.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.—
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even though the economic fallout of the Iran war renders the report somewhat stale, Thursday’s data gives the Fed a valuable look at the underlying conditions before the conflict began.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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And that renders buying and selling equities not such a zero-sum (or fair) game after all.—
William Mersey,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Paints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paints. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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