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as in describes
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 colors
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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as in makeups
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 paints
Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s some insight into her relationship with Chloe here, one that paints a picture of a codependent and unhealthy pairing, and there’s the ramblings of a depressed woman.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
The documentary, now streaming on Max, paints a scathing picture of Monjack as a manipulative and power-hungry man who preyed on a struggling actress.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
This timeline infographic paints their progress and that of their competitors.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Her mesmerizing performance paints a moving portrait of the late soprano.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The evidence paints a clear picture, and leaders should avoid letting the consequences play out in their own time.
—Tal Dagan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
This mindset paints climate change as a window of opportunity - a threat on one hand, but also a chance to rethink and rebuild how finite natural and humans resources are used.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The book also paints a vivid picture of what your life was like at the time.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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While the artwork paints a nostalgic portrait of the era, the true stars of the show are the machines that roared through history and put countless manufacturers, drivers, and race teams on the map.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s some insight into her relationship with Chloe here, one that paints a picture of a codependent and unhealthy pairing, and there’s the ramblings of a depressed woman.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
The documentary, now streaming on Max, paints a scathing picture of Monjack as a manipulative and power-hungry man who preyed on a struggling actress.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
This timeline infographic paints their progress and that of their competitors.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Her mesmerizing performance paints a moving portrait of the late soprano.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The evidence paints a clear picture, and leaders should avoid letting the consequences play out in their own time.
—Tal Dagan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
This mindset paints climate change as a window of opportunity - a threat on one hand, but also a chance to rethink and rebuild how finite natural and humans resources are used.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The book also paints a vivid picture of what your life was like at the time.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paints
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Lahar describes a remarkable resilience in how people adapt to crisis conditions.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Friedman describes his first in-person meeting with co-leader Meqbil in Nicosia, Cyprus as transformative and reflected on a pivotal moment for the organization when hosting their cohort in Nicosia.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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King So portrays May Tao, a local journalist with a healthy distrust of the Wausau Police who harbors big secrets of her own.Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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The film depicts an abusive relationship between Lively and Baldoni's characters.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The streaming service is also behind Ridley Scott's recent historical epic, Napoleon, which depicts the rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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When your credit is frozen, lenders cannot check your credit score, which renders your Social Security number and credit details useless to would-be fraudsters.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Or maybe someone will come up with a totally new architecture that renders transformers obsolete.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Whether in the months when the sun bathes our skin or now, in the middle of the Christmas season, this shoe design brightens up any outfit—and the actor's latest effortless look is the best example to prove it.María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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The zest really brightens the flavor of the whole dish.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Paints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paints. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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