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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
Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
The map sequence above paints a vivid picture of Irish language retreat.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
Perhaps the most vocal and well-known of Luna’s opponents is his predecessor, Alex Villanueva, who paints a picture of a department in disarray, with low morale and trouble in recruiting.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Using a wealth of archival footage, this deeply pleasurable documentary paints a dazzling portrait of Rossellini across the years leading up to his death in 1977, and is an ecstatic, cinephilic tribute to one of world cinema’s true titans.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The new biopic of Jackson from director Antoine Fuqua and the Jackson estate paints the gloved one as the one true victim — a harmless Peter Pan figure whose own childhood was snatched away by a domineering father.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
That paints an ugly picture for the Cavs, but a return home can fix what ails them.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
So that opens the evening and paints a picture of how out of control things can feel sometimes.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2026
This article, published by moving industry website moveBuddha, paints a scary picture for those of us who worry that Idaho’s capital city already seems like its roadways were designed for half its current population.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
But butterfly mimicry goes far beyond those uses to include scattering light to replace toxic paints or as an anti-fraud mechanism against counterfeiters, advancing optical computing, and even creating superior eye implants.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Vivian holds up a set of paints to cover one eye while her mom tries to do the same, covering one eye with her hand.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Not all paints, rugs, or spills are created equally.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Kelly Collier-Clark, the founder of House of Clark, explains how she's also traded in stark white paints for warmer shades, which are more popular these days.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
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, 24 Apr. 2026
Most interior paints are available in a flat, matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss finish.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Metallic pants with zipper systems, white jeans splashed with primary color paints and baggy jeans with a clay finish were among the other denim highlights.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
The data actually paints a surprisingly hopeful picture of humankind, proving that our baseline is a profound desire to understand the world and help each other.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
The map sequence above paints a vivid picture of Irish language retreat.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
Perhaps the most vocal and well-known of Luna’s opponents is his predecessor, Alex Villanueva, who paints a picture of a department in disarray, with low morale and trouble in recruiting.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Using a wealth of archival footage, this deeply pleasurable documentary paints a dazzling portrait of Rossellini across the years leading up to his death in 1977, and is an ecstatic, cinephilic tribute to one of world cinema’s true titans.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The new biopic of Jackson from director Antoine Fuqua and the Jackson estate paints the gloved one as the one true victim — a harmless Peter Pan figure whose own childhood was snatched away by a domineering father.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
That paints an ugly picture for the Cavs, but a return home can fix what ails them.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
So that opens the evening and paints a picture of how out of control things can feel sometimes.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2026
This article, published by moving industry website moveBuddha, paints a scary picture for those of us who worry that Idaho’s capital city already seems like its roadways were designed for half its current population.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
The cupboards overflowed with cloth, ribbons, threads, paints, dyes, and watercolors.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
But butterfly mimicry goes far beyond those uses to include scattering light to replace toxic paints or as an anti-fraud mechanism against counterfeiters, advancing optical computing, and even creating superior eye implants.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Vivian holds up a set of paints to cover one eye while her mom tries to do the same, covering one eye with her hand.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Not all paints, rugs, or spills are created equally.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Kelly Collier-Clark, the founder of House of Clark, explains how she's also traded in stark white paints for warmer shades, which are more popular these days.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
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, 24 Apr. 2026
Most interior paints are available in a flat, matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss finish.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Metallic pants with zipper systems, white jeans splashed with primary color paints and baggy jeans with a clay finish were among the other denim highlights.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paints
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The new study used daily imagery, a change Seto describes like turning on a movie camera.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Talk to me a little bit about how Santos’ own experience with addiction and self-harm colors her relationship with Langdon.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Which colors merit entries in the dictionary?—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Amid a homebuying slump, a report from the California Association of Realtors found housing affordability improved for all ethnic makeups of buyers except Black households in 2025.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
4 May 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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Lenz portrays Rebecca Clarke, a recent widow who travels with her 11-year-old daughter Sarah (Morgan) to the Western Canadian frontier to escape a threat back home and make a fresh start following her husband’s death.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Sessa stars alongside Emilia Jones, who plays a former high school acquaintance, as well as Dagmara Domińczyk, Rich Sommer, comedian Stavros Halkias, Leo Woodall, and Antonio Banderas, who portrays the chef at the restaurant where Bourdain finds work.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Verb
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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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Benjamin Franklin, who was 81 at the time of the Constitutional Convention, which the statue depicts, felt old to her; the fine lines on his forehead gave it away.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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The episode, co-written by series stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, depicts a day Michael and Richie spent together.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
8 May 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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Late style, in other words, renders creativity more—not less—essential.—
David L. Ulin,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Voters narrowly approved the amendment on April 21, but the court’s ruling renders the vote’s result meaningless.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Paints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paints. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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