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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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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

Mr. Keefe compares Zac’s story to an Impressionist painting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Richter, 94, is known for experimenting with ways to refresh traditional painting categories, including portraits, still lifes and abstracts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Mercado notes that he took an interest in painting familiar, neglected sites about four years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

One painting showed a forest of black trees with leaves as red as blood.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova