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Recent Examples of finger painting
Examples include finger painting, identifying toys in a sandbox, or playing with musical blocks.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
To celebrate the occasion, his parents treated him to a banana oatmeal cake and finger painting.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
According to Phillips, finger painting promotes fine motor development.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 19 Aug. 2023
Each theme entry combines a color and a word related to fingers to create a term that is not actually related to finger painting: WHITE KNUCKLE, BLUE PRINTS and GREEN THUMB.
—New York Times, 10 July 2022
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
To celebrate the occasion, his parents treated him to a banana oatmeal cake and finger painting.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
According to Phillips, finger painting promotes fine motor development.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 19 Aug. 2023
Each theme entry combines a color and a word related to fingers to create a term that is not actually related to finger painting: WHITE KNUCKLE, BLUE PRINTS and GREEN THUMB.
—New York Times, 10 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger painting
Noun
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The show also features original works by the Italian artist, including 20 drawings and a group of maquettes — preliminary models in wax and clay.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Winners will be notified via contact information provided and do not need to be present at the drawing.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Its cover is also an artwork: a painting by Will St. John, who often makes portraits of drag queens and trans models done in the style of Renaissance paintings.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The only records of the mural’s past glory are a photograph, several sketches, a few etchings and a pair of watercolors that the French emperor Napoleon III gave to Queen Victoria in 1855.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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From outdoor yoga to watercolor painting, take inspiration from the colors, sights, and smells of spring.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Black’s participatory energy extended to his sketch work too.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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This sketch makes excellent use of sound effects, which really heightens the simple premise.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and restrained details result in impactful simplicity, which is exactly what a minimalist bride aspires for.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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Its turban-style silhouette features a subtle front twist and elastic at the back for a secure, comfortable fit, perfect for curly and thick textures, but may wear looser for those with finer hair.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
5 Apr. 2025
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That irreplaceable work of art was one of several pieces that were stolen from the Dutch Room — four paintings and one etching were removed from their frames in the Dutch Room.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Her 60-pound etching press made the trip across the Southwest with her and her new husband.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The wolf has a big representation for Shakira’s identity.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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By all accounts Joanna James is a visionary and tireless advocate for female representation at the highest levels in the competitive hospitality and restaurant industries.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Finger painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20painting. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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