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watercolor

[waw-ter-kuhl-er, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌkʌl ər, ˈwɒt ər- /




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There was also a tribute to the late Rob Reiner and some misty watercolor memories from Barbra Streisand for the late Robert Redford.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Nonfarmale’s transfer was deemed perfectly done, but discolored varnish was removed, holes and cracks were repaired, and, as is modern practice, restored areas were made congruent with the rest by delicate watercolor cross-hatching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Inspired by the 1771 watercolor Night view of a current of lava by British-Italian artist Pietro Fabris, Hamilton's concept relied on light and motion to replicate glowing lava and eruptive bursts.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2025

The resulting image, however, is a frustratingly muddled watercolor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

You tried watercolor to chase away those ghostly words.

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