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canvas

[kan-vuhs] / ˈkæn vəs /


NOUN
painting on coarse material
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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

Sometimes it is the details that best illustrate the broader canvas.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Harley calls it “the ultimate blank canvas for self-expression,” meaning riders will be encouraged to personalize it with parts and accessories, a major profit center for dealers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Arena One gives artists a new cinema-native canvas to create live performances, while amplifying the raw energy and shared fandom that makes live shows unforgettable.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The sails looked different from the canvas of Nighthand’s Neverfear.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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