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Other frescos show the sensual embrace of a satyr (a half-man, half-goat) and a nymph (a maiden goddess).
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Like its namesake in Istanbul, it was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans and retains many of the handsome frescoes and floor mosaics created by the early Christians.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The bar features two new large-scale paintings that Clemente created for the space, as well as a ceiling fresco.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
The 10-key property has been preserved, still showcasing grand brick hallways with arches and fresco murals that narrate diverse tales of Todos Santos’ history.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Like its namesake in Istanbul, it was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans and retains many of the handsome frescoes and floor mosaics created by the early Christians.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The bar features two new large-scale paintings that Clemente created for the space, as well as a ceiling fresco.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
The 10-key property has been preserved, still showcasing grand brick hallways with arches and fresco murals that narrate diverse tales of Todos Santos’ history.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresco
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Shops are encouraged to incorporate local iconography into their design — think a mural of the Space Needle in Seattle or a Lego model of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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And George wandering past shops where a mural of masters and slaves makes the nation’s colonialist legacy seem quaint.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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These are 8-foot by 8-foot sculptures, 8-foot by 8-foot paintings.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Created during a pivotal time when Magritte was refining his Surrealist vision, the painting depicts two figures attempting to embrace, separated by fabric covering their faces.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The recount must be completed five days after the canvass of the vote is completed, which is Nov. 30.Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Orange County, for example, the registrar of voters was able to complete its canvass of the March primary 17 days after Election Day.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The majestic mountain lodge—incorporating design cues inspired by the Wild West—offers unobstructed panorama of Lake Wakatipu and some of the finest farm-to-table dining fare anywhere on the South Island.Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
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Back over Belgium, we’re treated to another expensive-looking panorama of the battle in the sky: burning airplanes, wafting parachutes, flak and explosions everywhere.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024
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Election certification is the final administrative step in the process after the earlier canvas and audits identify and resolve irregularities.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Summer 2025 will be dedicated to visionary British sculptor Barbara Hepworth, while summer 2026 will welcome the bright canvases of American modernist Ellsworth Kelly.Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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In oil markets, U.S. crude rose to $71.76 a barrel, while Brent crude climbed to $75.39, reflecting production delays announced by major oil producers, including Saudi Arabia.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Prices at the pump rise and fall with global oil markets, but state taxes, environmental fees and these pass-through costs add to the total price.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresco. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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