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noun

ˈpān-tiŋ How to pronounce painting (audio)
Definition of paintingnext
as in canvas
a picture created with oil paint the Mona Lisa is a haunting painting of a woman with a most mysterious smile

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verb

present participle of paint
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as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean

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as in tinting
to give color or a different color to I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple

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Recent Examples of painting
Noun
The fireplace sconces are thrifted and the painting on the wall (right) is by Keys. — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026 Actor Nakadai Tatsuya provides the Devil’s voice, while the camera drifts across static watercolor paintings under Fukai Kuni’s art direction. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
Add colors, letting each coat dry before painting on top of it. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 Preservationists, architects and historians warn that painting the 19th century facade would trap moisture, accelerate deterioration and deface one of Washington’s most important historic structures. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for painting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painting
  1. canvas
  2. describing
  3. tinting
  4. mural
  5. depicting
  6. staining
  7. watercolor
  8. portraying
Noun
  • 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
Verb
  • OpenAI's investigation, released this week, went considerably further, describing agents that found unauthorized ways to communicate, collaborate and delegate work while attempting to accomplish their objectives.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The company says its technology is being developed to produce both electricity and high-temperature industrial heat, with its website describing temperatures of up to about 2012°F (1,100°C).
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of describing
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  • The pumpkin takes their place, tinting the dough a pretty golden color.
    — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talked about tinting the windows to AT&T Stadium following the FIFA World Cup in an interview with Fox 4.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of tinting
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
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  • Images depicting the deaths of Trump and members of his family have since featured prominently in Iranian calls for revenge.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a new, algorithm-jacking crop of clips depicting record-breaking (and just, uh, breaking) humanoid Chinese robots thanks to the recent World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of depicting
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  • Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren’t wiped up right away.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Her hobbies include quilting, gardening and refurbishing furniture with Bill, with Hiers often adding the finishing touches by staining and painting their projects.
    — Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of staining
Noun
  • Issa would bring a picnic and sketchbooks and miniature watercolor palettes to meet up with a stranger, for instance.
    — Emily Gould, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The watercolor on paper was meant to mark the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth.
    — Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of watercolor
Verb
  • That more or less happened this week, with dozens of Fox News segments about Piker, portraying him as a left-wing kingmaker and the id of the socialist movement.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fallout continued Thursday for content creator and apparel brand Good Good Golf over an ad that was supposed to promote a new Callaway driver but ended up being criticized for portraying violence against women.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of portraying

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