canvas
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“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
In a surprisingly tight contest, Ukrainian Usyk produced a late surge and landed a sharp left uppercut that sent the Dutchman to the canvas.
From BBC • May 23, 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
This year’s abstract dress code, “Fashion Is Art,” encourages guests to treat the body as a canvas and “to express their own relationship to fashion as an embodied art form.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
They remind me of the paintings Gram left in her studio, the bits of blank canvas peeking out between all the colors.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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