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watercolor

noun

Definition of watercolor

as in gouache

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Recent Examples of watercolor Designed by Wolsey and local artist Emily Nichols, the mats and tablecloths are in a chic watercolor pattern and a preppy bee design. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 An initial grisaille watercolor features a gentleman fly-fisher—Homer’s ideal client—about to scoop a trout into his net. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026 There are also plenty of games and activities for sale in the hotel store, including watercolor kits, colorful punch balloons, activity books, knitting kits, pick-up sticks, puzzles, toys, and more. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Goldberg specializes in abstract expressionism, cubism, surrealism, watercolor, collage and mixed media. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for watercolor

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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
The first iteration of the lottery was won by Jeffrey Gonano, a 25-year-old man from a suburb of Pittsburgh, who won a L’Homme au Gibus (1914), also a gouache on paper.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

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More recently, Jacobs has donned long, clickety-clackety acrylic nails, a true fashion doyenne, and now favors his growing collection of tweed jackets.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
It’s made from nylon, acrylic, wool, and viscose, which blends the warmth and coziness of real wool with a soft, comfortable feel that’s easy to wear all day—no matter what the forecast says.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

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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

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