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canvas

[kan-vuhs] / ˈkæn vəs /


NOUN
painting on coarse material
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Three years later, Olabasi would render the same powerful mural on canvas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s on us to select the pieces that you need on this white canvas to make your life more meaningful,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“This flexible topography creates an ideal canvas for new construction, guest structures, expansion, or a reimagined modern compound while capitalizing on the exceptional privacy and positioning.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Bread pudding is essentially a blank canvas for whatever bits and bobs are floating around your kitchen waiting for purpose.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The canvas flaps in the back of the truck opened to reveal Luc.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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