acryl·ic
ə-ˈkri-lik 
1
: of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives
acrylic polymers
2
: made or consisting of an acrylic
an acrylic window
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b
: a paint in which the vehicle is an acrylic resin
c
: a painting done in an acrylic resin
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Noun
a painting done in acrylics
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Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
So, take a few minutes to sort through your stash and contain items by type (spools of thread, embellishments, bottles of acrylic paint, and so on) before organizing them into containers with labels.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Hyperbole aside, the Super Sub is an advanced design, starting with the cockpit, which has two front passenger seats behind the large acrylic bubble for exceptional viewing in all directions.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Around it, chrome metal chairs by Frank Wardle and, on the kitchen worktop, a pair of candleholders in acrylic glass and brass (Galerie Paradis).
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
So, take a few minutes to sort through your stash and contain items by type (spools of thread, embellishments, bottles of acrylic paint, and so on) before organizing them into containers with labels.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Broadway star is known for her head-turning fashion moments and dramatic acrylic nails.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Hyperbole aside, the Super Sub is an advanced design, starting with the cockpit, which has two front passenger seats behind the large acrylic bubble for exceptional viewing in all directions.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Acrylic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrylic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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acrylic
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acryl·ic
ə-ˈkril-ik
: of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives
acrylic polymers
acrylic
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