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fresco

[fres-koh] / ˈfrɛs koʊ /
VERB
color
Synonyms
STRONGEST
darken dye embellish enliven illuminate infuse paint stain tint wash
STRONG
adorn blacken bloom blush burn chalk crayon crimson daub emblazon enamel flush gild glaze gloss imbue lacquer pigment redden rouge stipple suffuse tinge tone variegate
WEAK
pinken
Antonyms
STRONG
discolor fade lighten pale whiten
VERB
paint
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brush coat cover daub decorate depict design draw dye portray sketch tint wash
STRONG
color compose delineate draft figure limn ornament outline picture represent shade slather stipple swab
WEAK
catch a likeness cover up gloss over put on coats slap on touch up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reveal uncover whiten
WEAK
strip

Example Sentences

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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

The store’s carnicería offers marinated meats, and the cremería features queso fresco and cotija.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.