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watercolor

noun

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as in gouache

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Recent Examples of watercolor Made to suit a variety of mediums (such as watercolor and acrylic), paint-by-number palettes and kits make this indoor hobby incredibly easy to pick up. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026 The piece’s subject is difficult to see from the gallery, but when viewed from outside, its reference to a watercolor by Marisol in Buffalo AKG’s collection becomes clear. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Actor Nakadai Tatsuya provides the Devil’s voice, while the camera drifts across static watercolor paintings under Fukai Kuni’s art direction. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 Sheer, jelly polishes give the print a watercolor-like effect, while subtle auras add realistic depth. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for watercolor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercolor
  1. gouache
  2. acrylic
  3. pastel
  4. aquarelle
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
  • 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
  • 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 Oct. 2026.

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