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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
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
But Braithwaite’s wry, wonderful novel paints a world where violent men are dealt with…sometimes by a certain sister.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2026
The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Thorn cuts the pieces for his puzzle-style artworks, sands them, paints them, then glues them into a frame.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
There is a thing about the color yellow that catches your eye and paints the backdrop of sporting events in a way no other does.
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Sergio Gonzalez,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Emre Elmas of San Francisco paints his face before the World Cup group stage match between Paraguay and Turkiye.
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Eric Thayer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Steinbeck’s epic historical novel about two families living in the Salinas Valley paints an indelible portrait of life in California in the early 1900s, from the turn of the century through World War I.
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Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Families with young children can create art using natural paints made from plants grown at Descanso Gardens, including nopal cactus.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
To balance out muddy undertones and make yellow countertops feel more modern, Turgut suggests skipping cooler-toned paints, leaning into neutral and warm shades, and keeping metal hardware purposefully-antique style.
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The Spruce,
30 June 2026
This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
That’s the picture Callidus Hospitality paints of the semi-mythical namesake of their new spot, Bar Phoebe.
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Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Splatter paints, stems for flowers, spitball fights!
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Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
David Hockney, the British artist most famous for his 1960s paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and double portraits rendered in vivid acrylic paints, died at his London home on Thursday, June 11, at age 88.
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Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
This reaction releases an electron, which travels to the second compartment to reduce carbon dioxide into formate, a versatile chemical used in textiles, paints, and pharmaceuticals.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Verb
The Harris Poll, conducted between June 17–22, paints a picture of a fandom economy splitting in two.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
But Braithwaite’s wry, wonderful novel paints a world where violent men are dealt with…sometimes by a certain sister.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2026
The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Thorn cuts the pieces for his puzzle-style artworks, sands them, paints them, then glues them into a frame.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
There is a thing about the color yellow that catches your eye and paints the backdrop of sporting events in a way no other does.
—
Sergio Gonzalez,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Emre Elmas of San Francisco paints his face before the World Cup group stage match between Paraguay and Turkiye.
—
Eric Thayer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Steinbeck’s epic historical novel about two families living in the Salinas Valley paints an indelible portrait of life in California in the early 1900s, from the turn of the century through World War I.
—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
Noun
Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Cabot paints, says refreshing these pieces should never erase the charm.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Families with young children can create art using natural paints made from plants grown at Descanso Gardens, including nopal cactus.
—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
To balance out muddy undertones and make yellow countertops feel more modern, Turgut suggests skipping cooler-toned paints, leaning into neutral and warm shades, and keeping metal hardware purposefully-antique style.
—
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
—
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
That’s the picture Callidus Hospitality paints of the semi-mythical namesake of their new spot, Bar Phoebe.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Splatter paints, stems for flowers, spitball fights!
—
Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
David Hockney, the British artist most famous for his 1960s paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and double portraits rendered in vivid acrylic paints, died at his London home on Thursday, June 11, at age 88.
—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
This reaction releases an electron, which travels to the second compartment to reduce carbon dioxide into formate, a versatile chemical used in textiles, paints, and pharmaceuticals.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paints
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The Anti-Defamation League describes Patriot Front as a white supremacist group.
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Staying home might not readily provide the intoxicating beauty Emerson describes.
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Summer is a vibrant, splashy season, so why not opt for a mani that colors outside the lines?
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Moon sign, which colors their emotional self.
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Rather than the typical canvas material of the Authentic, however, the Combi has been previewed in luxe makeups including a red crocodile material.
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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.
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His pioneering work on the colonial bar portrays a profession living through extraordinary uncertainty.
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The summer’s political bestseller portrays him as a figure whose transformative potential has been utterly derailed by hubris.
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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.
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
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The franchise depicts a future where good people want to do good, are endlessly curious, believe in justice and diplomacy and strive to maintain peace.
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Achilles discovered among the Daughters of Lycomedes depicts a Greek mythological scene during the Trojan War in which the hero Achilles has been hidden by his mother, the sea nymph Thetis, on the island of Skyros.
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As fans of the book may recall, Sloane dyes her hair to match her employer—no wonder Lohan and Woodley look like blonde twins!
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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.
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Modern life renders traditional digital detoxes impractical, as smartphones are essential for work, banking, and daily tasks.
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Aside from the gorgeous photos of Clooney’s shiny hair, reviewers with all types of hair confirm the shampoo renders great results.
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“Paints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paints. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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