watercolor

noun

Definition of watercolornext
as in gouache

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Recent Examples of watercolor This iteration of ivy decor is less like a realistic watercolor and more like a freer, more abstract one. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 Choose a soothing activity, maybe watercolor, music, cooking, or a quiet walk, and give it your full attention so your spirit settles. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026 Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Melania announced the launch of her first NFT, Melania’s Vision—a watercolor of her eyes—in December 2021, available for purchase only in the second half of that month. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for watercolor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercolor
  1. gouache
  2. acrylic
  3. pastel
  4. aquarelle
Noun
  • 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
Definition of gouache
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  • The quick-dry foam cushions are made of Sunbrella 100% acrylic fabric and have a taupe stripe.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Her blonde hair, acrylic nails, high heels, rhinestones, waist-cinching silhouettes, and curves were not accidents of taste.
    — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026
Definition of acrylic
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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
Definition of pastel
Noun
  • Meanwhile, fashion illustrator Talia Zoref was on hand and busy creating aquarelle sketches for guests to take home.
    — Camila Hennessy, Vogue, 5 July 2017
Definition of aquarelle

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“Watercolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercolor. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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