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fresco

[fres-koh] / ˈfrɛs koʊ /




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They have refused to play some nights, on one occasion putting on a free al fresco show a few winding streets away instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Go the Capitol rotunda and look up at the dome, where Constantino Brumidi’s fresco The Apotheosis of Washington, painted during the Civil War, shows Washington in heaven, flanked by goddesses.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

The Basilica of St Lawrence, which is a five minute walk from Meloni's office in the heart of Rome, has seen an influx of curious visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of the now-infamous fresco.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

The agency, part of the Italian culture ministry, had ordered an inspection of the fresco on Saturday.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

It is only in accordance with general principles of human nature that the “bloofer lady” should be the popular rôle at these al fresco performances.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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