canvas

noun

ˈkan-vəs How to pronounce canvas (audio)
variants also canvass
Definition of canvasnext
as in painting
a picture created with oil paint one canvas by Picasso is worth more money than most of us can imagine

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Recent Examples of canvas Gone are the days when models were expected to be a blank canvas. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 As leaf-peeping season is set to begin, fall foliage will turn the canvas of Connecticut’s tree line into an array of red, orange and yellow leaves. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 Rooms The 10 stand-alone suites (including two family units) are made of insulated canvas, with air conditioning, deeply comfortable king-size beds, and ensuite bathrooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 After all, a smaller canvas just calls for a different strategy—not a lifetime of solid colors. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for canvas
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painting
Noun
  • This family-centric trackside event features free kids’ games, face painting, inflatable attractions and activities alongside a day full of exciting racing.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • From the earliest days of photography, artists have staged tableaux for the camera, often using painting and literature as inspiration.
    — Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of painting

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“Canvas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvas. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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