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canvas

[kan-vuhs] / ˈkæn vəs /


NOUN
painting on coarse material
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They merely project modern anxieties onto the canvas of an imagined ancient Rome.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

A maid of honor to the queen passes the time with canvas work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Dubois set up a knockdown with a sharp double jab followed by a left hook, sending Harper to the canvas.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Dick’s aim is to capture the glories of the region on canvas, but he also falls for Doris Owen, his host’s daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

She tells us they are made from thick pieces of canvas tied onto poles, and they are large and airy inside.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman




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