1
: of, relating to, or resembling a wall
2
: applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface
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Shafaq Patel, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Wyland attempted to take the issue to the Michigan Supreme Court, but Michigan courts have continued to rule that using the mural space for advertising is lawful and valid under the city's coding ordinances, as reiterated by Skies Above Media in their statement to the Free Press.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2024
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
The inaugural Buffalo Bayou Mural Festival takes place this weekend, featuring 20 artists who will create vibrant murals along Canal Street.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The mural festival kicks off Friday with an art battle between Texas artists and their international counterparts.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Wyland attempted to take the issue to the Michigan Supreme Court, but Michigan courts have continued to rule that using the mural space for advertising is lawful and valid under the city's coding ordinances, as reiterated by Skies Above Media in their statement to the Free Press.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2024
Noun
The mural features a Black man raising his fist—a universal symbol of strength, resistance, and solidarity.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
The inaugural Buffalo Bayou Mural Festival takes place this weekend, featuring 20 artists who will create vibrant murals along Canal Street.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mural. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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mural
1 of 2 adjective
mu·ral
ˈmyu̇r-əl 
1
: of or relating to a wall
2
: applied to and made part of a wall surface
a mural painting
mural
2 of 2 noun
: a mural work of art
Medical Definition
mural
adjective
mu·ral
ˈmyu̇r-əl
: attached to and limited to a wall or a cavity
a mural thrombus
mural abscesses
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