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canvas

[kan-vuhs] / ˈkæn vəs /


NOUN
painting on coarse material
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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

Amid all this, Ross serenely demonstrated how to carve out serenity and beauty for ourselves, one canvas at a time.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“The main residence has brand-new Wolf appliances, including an induction range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Custom new white oak hardwood flooring throughout is the canvas for your personal design statement,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Just a project I started in my after-school drawing club, which turned into a small canvas painting.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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