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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean
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2
as in to stain
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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as in makeup
preparations intended to beautify the face
after the play was over, the actress emerged to greet her fans with paint still on her face
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Recent Examples of paint
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
That last story doesn’t exactly paint AVB in the best light.
—Geoff Scott, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Ann Hoke, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Feadship’s latest launch is an explorer yacht featuring a distinctive bow and paint scheme.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Others are new to this expansion, like doodles by author Federico García Lorca, a sculpture by actress Sarah Bernhardt, and the only full-length portrait of Oscar Wilde painted in his lifetime.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
That last story doesn’t exactly paint AVB in the best light.
—Geoff Scott, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Noun
Choose colors and patterns that complement the new paint and fixtures.
—Ann Hoke, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Feadship’s latest launch is an explorer yacht featuring a distinctive bow and paint scheme.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Nancy Preis, Opera in the Ozarks general director, will describe the new, state-of-the-art theater built with funds from the Walton Family Foundation at Inspiration Point outside Eureka Springs.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The first three have to do with the yield curve, which describes the structure of interest rates (yields) in the Treasury market.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Plus, the matte, two-tone color scheme helps resist staining, maintaining the spoons' stylish appeal over time.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Then, once completed, pasting begins, where mud from the henna plant is placed atop the area to stain.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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The 10 categories include photography, hair styling, makeup, nails, personal training, and even customizable meals, with three categories related to the catering industry alone.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Find them all below, including makeup sponges that are just $1 apiece.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories Tony Martinez as Pepino Garcia Tony Martinez portrayed Pepino, the McCoys’ farmhand who often served as comic relief.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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According to Salvador, Maje portrayed herself as a victim of psychological and physical abuse.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Leading the lineup is the Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper, a fiery twist on the classic, stacked with crispy bacon, cheese, fresh veggies and classic condiments, all served on a red-and-orange-marbled bun colored with natural spices and veggies.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Bear in mind, this is coming from someone who’s worked as a professional journalist since before iPhones existed, so my perspective is not only colored by my experience as a writer but also from having tried out a slew of different apps in an effort to find an X replacement.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Banners depicting hometown heroes adorn the streets of Westminster in time for Memorial Day, honoring those who served in the U.S. military, including some who gave their lives.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2025
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Visitors are greeted with a diorama depicting children and dinosaurs interacting peacefully in the Garden of Eden.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The new generation of lip sunscreen is taking new forms, branching out from basic balms into silky lip glosses, hydrating lip oils, and even tinted lip balms with SPF that actually feel like a treat to wear.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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The mascara has been a cult favorite for years, but last month, the clean-beauty brand released Before Dawn—a universally flattering brown shade—that promises to tint, lengthen, lift, and separate your lashes.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
29 May 2025
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In fact, without the ocean as a natural buffer, climate change would have already rendered our planet uninhabitable.—
Jenna DiPaolo,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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From Feed Hygiene to Discovery Advantage Unlike traditional search ads that appear alongside blue links, AI search ads will be rendered inside conversational answers themselves.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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