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painting

[peyn-ting] / ˈpeɪn tɪŋ /
NOUN
work of art
Synonyms
STRONGEST
art canvas composition depiction landscape mural oil painting picture portrait sketch
STRONG
cityscape likeness portrayal representation seascape
WEAK
abstract design art work water color
NOUN
the act of applying paint
Synonyms
STRONG
airbrushing brushing calcimining coating covering daubing decorating enameling splashing varnishing
NOUN
artwork
Synonyms
STRONGEST
art canvas composition design drawing mural picture portrait watercolor
STRONG
oil seascape

Example Sentences

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As anyone who has tried to pay the rent by writing, painting or composing can attest, funding is the issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Like many artists do at some point, Sylvie Baker was suffering from a slump, pondering whether she should keep pursuing her passion of painting.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

U.S. jobless claims rebounded last week to their highest level since February, painting a blurry picture of the labor market after a strong jobs report in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Other artistic pursuits, from painting landscapes to taking salsa lessons, have similar benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“You’re painting that iceberg,” Duane observed out loud.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el