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painting

[peyn-ting] / ˈpeɪn tɪŋ /
NOUN
work of art
Synonyms
STRONGEST
art canvas composition depiction landscape mural oil painting picture portrait sketch
STRONG
cityscape likeness portrayal representation seascape
WEAK
abstract design art work water color
NOUN
the act of applying paint
Synonyms
STRONG
airbrushing brushing calcimining coating covering daubing decorating enameling splashing varnishing
NOUN
artwork
Synonyms
STRONGEST
art canvas composition design drawing mural picture portrait watercolor
STRONG
oil seascape

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At age 78—just two years before the Gimbels show—Moses had swapped her life of farm work and domestic chores for the brush and easel, turning to painting after arthritis ended her endeavors in embroidery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Richter, 94, is known for experimenting with ways to refresh traditional painting categories, including portraits, still lifes and abstracts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Other artistic pursuits, from painting landscapes to taking salsa lessons, have similar benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Traci is using the $250,000 to transform an office space into classrooms to teach trades ranging from painting to plumbing.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

She motions to her painting, pats the blanket next to her.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith