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easel

[ee-zuhl] / ˈi zəl /
NOUN
stand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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It also includes several sculptures by him, as well as objects and furniture that belonged to the painter, such as his easel and wheelchair.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

On an easel near the front desk was a sign warning guests not to walk to or from events at the stadium.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Now, he’s relegated his studio space to a spot for recording Cameos, perched in front of a ring light rather than an easel.

From Salon Apr. 17, 2026

Stars including comedian Tommy Cannon and singer Lisa Maffia also arrived for the service, where a framed photo of Nolan was placed on an easel outside the church.

From BBC Feb. 1, 2025

He looks at the paper on the easel.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine

The frameless paintings sat in a corner of the room on easels, reminiscent of Ross’ humble TV studio.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2025

Members come prepared with lightweight easels, dressed for the weather.

From Seattle Times Sep. 15, 2023

It was easier the second time around: we already had easels to display the pictures, and we were able to import the invites from Mom's big day over to Dad's.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2023

It was one of two unfinished paintings photographed on easels in Klimt’s Vienna studio shortly after the artist died of Spanish flu, at age 55, in February 1918.

From New York Times Jun. 27, 2023

When she returns, she's trailed by a team of servants holding canvas boards and easels.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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