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canvas

[kan-vuhs] / ˈkæn vəs /


NOUN
painting on coarse material
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Sometimes it is the details that best illustrate the broader canvas.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“Arena One gives artists a new cinema-native canvas to create live performances, while amplifying the raw energy and shared fandom that makes live shows unforgettable.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Harley calls it “the ultimate blank canvas for self-expression,” meaning riders will be encouraged to personalize it with parts and accessories, a major profit center for dealers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

So his architects hired 500 workers to build a full-size replica of the nonexistent arch, out of canvas and painted wood, for the imperial wedding.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

It hits me as soon as I walk in—that smell of paint and canvas so strong that, for a second, I’m sure I’ll look up to see Gram sitting at her easel.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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