fresco

noun

Definition of fresconext
as in mural

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Recent Examples of fresco One such example is the Church of Santos Juanes, whose recent and ambitious restoration now allows visitors to admire Baroque frescoes under lighting that immerses them in a truly unique atmosphere. — Visit Valencia, Miami Herald, 21 May 2026 There, surrounding his tomb, visitors will find walls covered in some of Goya’s finest frescoes, restored to their vivid, original pigment tones, along with the church interior and building structure itself, reports the Times of London. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 The seven tracks on their first LP together are largely instrumental and instinctive, building a pivotal series of Miami recording sessions into a fresco of outsider rock, ambient, and avant-garde arrangement. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026 To encompass the story, about a miracle from 847, when Pope Leo IV stopped a fire with a blessing, Raphael brings you into the fresco through the unshod feet of a woman in agony and leaves you near the very back, with a tiny and serene Leo IV. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fresco
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresco
  1. mural
  2. painting
  3. panorama
  4. canvas
  5. oil
Noun
  • There are murals dedicated in her honor and the Empire State Building lit up in pink in remembrance of Parton.
    — The NPR Network, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Inspired by an art show that was itself inspired by the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the club featured palm trees, polka-dot banquettes, murals of the hotel and pool, and a NO VACANCY sign outside that glowed perpetually into the night.
    — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mural
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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  • George Orwell’s dystopian classic blends political and science fiction into a chilling panorama of high-level surveillance and manipulation.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of panorama
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  • Repetitive motifs in various shapes were her trademark, resembling netting, swirls or worms, but most often dots, dancing proudly on her canvases or as sparkling balls or dots of light in her installations in all their vibrant, psychedelic glory.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The current seller has retained much of the original design while presenting the penthouse as a potential canvas for renovation, according to the Christie’s representative.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of canvas
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  • Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, described the deal as a step toward economic recovery that will modernize the country’s oil industry.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The sharpest criticism of the deal came from Venezuelan opposition figures, who argue that a caretaker administration installed after a foreign military operation has no standing to sign away a century of oil rights.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of oil

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

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