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canvas

[kan-vuhs] / ˈkæn vəs /


NOUN
painting on coarse material
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“It’s on us to select the pieces that you need on this white canvas to make your life more meaningful,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In Dataland’s exhibition Ruwe Pinu becomes a responsive software canvas for a faraway culture and a primordial future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Originally celebrated for its connection to former owner Richard Simmons and the private sanctuary he created, the property is now being reintroduced as a compelling canvas for transformation,” Rosten explained.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Sometimes it is the details that best illustrate the broader canvas.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Penelope stepped closer and gestured at the canvas.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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