paints 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of paint

paints

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noun

plural of paint
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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Through surreal collages, abstract dreamscapes, and hauntingly beautiful animals, EMA paints a picture of humanity’s past, present, and future in the midst of challenges and changes. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024 However, data paints a different picture. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024 Understanding this reality paints Carter’s presidency in a totally different light. Paul Matzko / Made By History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024 Data from Korn Ferry paints a grim picture—senior executives distrust the C-suite, managers struggle to trust their subordinates and entry-level workers feel watched and doubted. Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 From the get-go, De Los reporter paints — sorry! Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024 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 This timeline infographic paints their progress and that of their competitors. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Police Department describes Rise as a unique program that provides an opportunity for participants to give back to the community through community service while embracing accountability and growth.
    Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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  • Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • 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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  • This depicts life in a Syrian village through a complex family drama.
    Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • On the vaulted ceiling, Charles Le Brun painted an elaborate 30-scene fresco that depicts the first 18 years of Louis XIV's military and diplomatic victories.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • Don't rush the step of browning the pork in the skillet—this renders the fat and produces a lot of flavor that the slow cooker can't replicate.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
  • That renders Sunday’s regular-season finale at the Arizona Cardinals (7-9) mostly moot, aside from draft position, which is currently 11th.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 31 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
  • 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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