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tempera

noun

Definition of temperanext
as in gouache

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Recent Examples of tempera Munch made many different versions of the celebrated work, including one painting (tempera and oil on cardboard), one drawing (crayon on cardboard) and six lithographs. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025 The woman watches the late-shift employees trickle out through the double doors, past the window painted with sprawling tempera foliage. — Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025 The final lot, a tempera painting by Jacob Lawrence from 1958, failed to sell, providing a rather awkward round of applause to close the evening. — Robb Report, 18 May 2025 A number of the pieces on display – including works in tempera, gouache, acrylic, oil, pencil, pen, and fiber – have rarely been seen outside private collections. — Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tempera
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempera
  1. gouache
  2. pastel
  3. watercolor
  4. distemper
  5. acrylic
  6. drawing
  7. etching
Noun
  • Christie’s estimates the large, rare tempera and gouache painting of a festive, folkloric Russian scene, which Kandinsky made in Paris, will fetch over $30 million.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The tarot is a full 78-card deck, with each card an original work of art, usually a composite of gouache painting and collage/lithography.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of gouache
Noun
  • If your nail style leans a little moodier, consider swapping your usual pastel for an espresso manicure.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 July 2026
  • Its palatial villas are decked out in pops of pastel, emerald marble showers, rose gold finishes and artful details that make this lavish outpost a cut above the rest.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of pastel
Noun
  • The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Korsgaard’s lovely watercolor paintings adorn the book’s endpapers and recap the monthly finds described in each chapter.
    — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of watercolor
Noun
  • Skunks more commonly carry the bacterial disease leptospirosis and the viral disease distemper, says Fyffe, but pets are routinely vaccinated against those same diseases.
    — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
  • That includes preventive treatments for fleas and ticks and vaccinations for distemper and rabies, says Pierce.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of distemper
Noun
  • The blanket is woven from acrylic and is made to maintain its color over time.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Nearby is another Barnes work, an acrylic painting depicting a neighborhood pool hall.
    — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of acrylic
Noun
  • On a Saturday of Powerball, Fantasy 5 and Florida Lotto drawings, two jackpots paid off, both winners getting their tickets at Publix stores.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Its worldwide significance is exhibited through drawings and textiles, offering visitors an impactful experience.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of drawing
Noun
  • Lulu and Georgia’s glass butter dish with a traditional silhouette and old-school etching feels like a stylish reedition of the dishes your grandparents grew up with.
    — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For deeper etching, a polishing compound and pad may restore the finish.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
Definition of etching

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“Tempera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempera. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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