fresco

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Recent Examples of fresco In hopes of reviving Ibiza’s 1970s golden age, while preserving the traditional finca-style buildings, the 42 new accommodations and interior spaces remain relaxed and nostalgic, articulated by mural frescoes, colorful rugs, eclectic palm tree lamps and mid-century furniture. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 13 May 2025 Traces of an early 16th-century fresco adorn the courtyard as does a funerary stele of Bishop Albricio Peregrino, one of the palazzo’s earliest tenants. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025 At each vote, a cardinal will write his choice on a piece of paper, process up to Michaelangelo’s giant fresco of the last judgment – which serves as a reminder of the gravity and sacredness of their responsibility – and drop his ballot in a chalice. Peter Pinedo, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The current Pope Leo undoubtedly knows the story: Raphael’s fresco depicting Leo and Attila can be seen in the Raphael Rooms in the Vatican, near the Sistine Chapel. Alison Hudson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fresco
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresco
Noun
  • And there is a 900-square-foot mural by artist Evan Brown wrapped around the facility’s southwest corner.
    Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
  • In addition to interior design, James Duncan offers interior architecture services and customizes projects with custom murals, wallpaper, millwork, and furnishings.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Inside, guests will find a black oil on white linen abstract painting by German artist Chris Succo.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
  • Bringing together a mix of painting and sculpture, the pair of artists collaboratively examine the symbolic intersections of land, economic agency and narrative authorship.
    Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Officers conducted a canvass of the area and located the suspect, identified as 63-year-old Jeffrey Nicholson of Newark, New Jersey, lying on the ground in a yard on Meadow Street, according to police.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Mamdani’s 14-mile walk this week of Manhattan, in scorching heat, evoked the neighborhood canvasses of John Lindsay, the liberal crusader whose budget priorities contributed to the city’s 1970s fiscal crisis.
    Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Bryon Ward, a developer leading the landside renovation of Dana Point Harbor’s nearly $600 million remodel, enthusiastically walked across the top deck of the new three-level parking structure, pointing out the dramatic view into the harbor and the panorama of the Pacific Ocean beyond.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
  • Colorado’s best rooftops beckon you to sip cocktails during golden hour and enjoy the gorgeous sightlines of the Rocky Mountains, cityscapes, and other panoramas.
    Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • As for fabric, waterproof canvas and breathable mesh will stand up to the elements and keep you comfortable.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
  • These acrylic on canvas works are on display at her Scottsdale studio.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • As countries look to rely less on oil and gas imports, renewable energy increasingly provides an affordable source of domestic energy production.
    Justin Worland, Time, 11 July 2025
  • The heat will damage the natural oils in the fibers that keep cashmere soft and cozy.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 July 2025

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“Fresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresco. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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