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Recent Examples of watercolor
Small canvases or watercolor paper and basic paints can be found at dollar stores, craft shops, or online for far less than the cost of a traditional dinner date.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The kids spent their days on the slopes, in watercolor or leather-making classes, horseback riding, feeding cattle on the farm, or in the game room.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reported receiving several high-value gifts, including a $3,700 bronze statue from his Indian counterpart, binoculars worth $2,950 from his Qatari counterpart and a $1,300 watercolor painting from the prime minister of Iraq.
—Matthew Lee The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Valentine’s Day sessions include live watercolor illustrations, adding an extra romantic touch.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The kids spent their days on the slopes, in watercolor or leather-making classes, horseback riding, feeding cattle on the farm, or in the game room.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reported receiving several high-value gifts, including a $3,700 bronze statue from his Indian counterpart, binoculars worth $2,950 from his Qatari counterpart and a $1,300 watercolor painting from the prime minister of Iraq.
—Matthew Lee The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Valentine’s Day sessions include live watercolor illustrations, adding an extra romantic touch.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercolor
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Made with gouache and pencil on paper, the work depicts a guitar and several everyday objects, including a bottle and a folded sheet of paper, arranged on a table in soft brown and gray tones.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
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With an airbrush borrowed from his job at an ad agency, Man Ray would blast droplets of gouache onto board or heavy paper and use stencils to organize the spray.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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The blanket is crafted from 100 percent acrylic, which results in a plush, fleece-like feel that will keep you warm and cozy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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But the boxes are actually of cardboard, covered in sand and acrylic.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Opt for a baby pastel blue to still be close enough to a versatile neutral.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Still, no visit is complete without ending the meal with a warm pastel de nata dusted with cinnamon—and maybe a box to take home.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, fashion illustrator Talia Zoref was on hand and busy creating aquarelle sketches for guests to take home.—
Camila Hennessy,
Vogue,
5 July 2017
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“Watercolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercolor. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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