as in canvases
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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Recent Examples of paintings
Inspired by 18th century paintings.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
These belong to the human and animal figures in 10 drawings and paintings by Amalia Angulo, who was born in Cuba to artist parents and now lives in the Hudson Valley of New York.
—Benjamin Lima, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The spa deserves a mention, as does Frank’s Bar, where cocktails are shaken to a backdrop of paintings by Victorian botanical artist, Marianne North, and velveteen bar stools overlook far-reaching views across the land.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Exposures represents the work of over 100 artists and showcases both classical and modern paintings, sculptures, and jewelry.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
According to the outlet, the belief is that photos or other physical depictions, such as paintings or film, can encourage vanity and individualism — traits that conflict with their emphasis on humility.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Its Valentine's Day weekend classes are available online with pricing and options for the paintings.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
While Patryk struggles to sell his paintings, Maria comes from a well-off background and created Tear Dealer, an art project that lets poor people sell their tears, collected in vials.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Bringing together more than 40 paintings, this exhibition gives British audiences previously unacquainted with her work an introduction to Ancher’s bold and singular art.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 29 Jan. 2026
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
These belong to the human and animal figures in 10 drawings and paintings by Amalia Angulo, who was born in Cuba to artist parents and now lives in the Hudson Valley of New York.
—Benjamin Lima, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The spa deserves a mention, as does Frank’s Bar, where cocktails are shaken to a backdrop of paintings by Victorian botanical artist, Marianne North, and velveteen bar stools overlook far-reaching views across the land.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Exposures represents the work of over 100 artists and showcases both classical and modern paintings, sculptures, and jewelry.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
According to the outlet, the belief is that photos or other physical depictions, such as paintings or film, can encourage vanity and individualism — traits that conflict with their emphasis on humility.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Its Valentine's Day weekend classes are available online with pricing and options for the paintings.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
While Patryk struggles to sell his paintings, Maria comes from a well-off background and created Tear Dealer, an art project that lets poor people sell their tears, collected in vials.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Bringing together more than 40 paintings, this exhibition gives British audiences previously unacquainted with her work an introduction to Ancher’s bold and singular art.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paintings
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Abstract canvases explore nature, the body and materiality.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The natural and black ash veneers both make for great contemporary canvases when putting together your dream bedscape.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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The city chose California artist Timothy Robert Smith, who has painted murals in public places such as skate parks and underpasses and was paid $50,000 for the Fort Lauderdale project.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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On a national level, public murals make neighborhoods more attractive to tourists and new residents, Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, said in a statement.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Paintings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paintings. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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