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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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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
Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Cheney's opposition to Trump and her role on the January 6 select panel also painted a target on her back from her former colleagues.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
Most of the macaroni is long gone, and the paint job has seen better days.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a matter of public record for a while now that Depp manipulated the truth and weaponized the public’s distaste for complicated, independent women in order to win his 2022 defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, painting her as abusive and unstable.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Cheney's opposition to Trump and her role on the January 6 select panel also painted a target on her back from her former colleagues.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Doing a fun glossy paint color on the open shelf instead of a basic color like white really made this kitchen look better, says Kim Lapin, principal designer and CEO of Kim Lapin Interiors in Redondo Beach, California.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
Most of the macaroni is long gone, and the paint job has seen better days.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Witness described the horrifying scene after officials say a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more.Stephen Smith, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Southwest Cheese, a major dairy processor in operation since 2005, described the incident as a chemical overflow stemming from equipment malfunction in a single room of the facility.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Shuford sanded it down, stained the woodwork, and then sealed it for added durability.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pooling water turned the dirt into a slippery mud puddle, quickly staining the bottom of the white wedding dress brown.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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As for her glam, Biden’s blond tresses were styled with soft curls and her makeup featured a hint of a smoky eye.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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Previous Slide Next Slide Sephora WalletHub suggests considering a Sephora gift card for the makeup and skincare lovers in your life.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Full House alum will portray law enforcement officer Lieutenant Bishop in the upcoming procedural drama On Call.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The new footage also offers glimpses of Superman’s civilian persona, Clark Kent, bustling into the offices of the Daily Planet, as well as his colleague Lois Lane (portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan) and nemesis Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult).Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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In addition to its coloring capabilities, the mask helps smooth the cuticles to prevent tangling.Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Some follow a format while others color outside the lines; some are live takes while others come from the studio; some sound like products of their eras while others go for something timeless.Justin Curto, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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This depicts life in a Syrian village through a complex family drama.Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Eighteen months later, that interaction was depicted in a New York Times bombshell report in a far more sinister light.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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The truck has tinted windows, black rims, chrome door handles and a chrome RAM emblem on the tailgate, police said.Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Holmes accessorized with her sepia tinted aviators and a black beanie à la Timothée Chalamet à la Bob Dylan.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent shows have typically encouraged viewers to root for the women at their center: HBO’s House of the Dragon renders its central former friends turned sworn enemies as tragic, not malicious.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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