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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
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The data paints a stark picture of ShotSpotter's effectiveness.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Unlike previous studies that typically focused on single events, this study paints a broader picture of how these forests respond to storms over time.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The scale of migration and drug seizures at the two borders paints a starkly different picture.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Data paints a mixed picture of safety in the Bay Area.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Clean paints a grim picture of the isolating existence of a live-in domestic worker.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere, the report paints a dim view of global internet freedom, with conditions for human rights online deteriorating in 27 out of 72 countries surveyed.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
The market has been making the right noises that paints a positive picture for crypto demand over the long term.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Writer-director Askhat Kuchinchirekov paints a vivid portraiture of the young adolescent’s daily life, captured through moments of both cheer and resentment.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The data paints a stark picture of ShotSpotter's effectiveness.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Unlike previous studies that typically focused on single events, this study paints a broader picture of how these forests respond to storms over time.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The scale of migration and drug seizures at the two borders paints a starkly different picture.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Data paints a mixed picture of safety in the Bay Area.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Clean paints a grim picture of the isolating existence of a live-in domestic worker.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere, the report paints a dim view of global internet freedom, with conditions for human rights online deteriorating in 27 out of 72 countries surveyed.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
The market has been making the right noises that paints a positive picture for crypto demand over the long term.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paints
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Salman Rushdie describes the violent attack that nearly killed him.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kelly describes a telling example of flexibility in action.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The actress, who portrays Bob Dylan’s girlfriend in James Mangold’s new biopic, walked the red carpet in a sleek Gucci gown with crystal embellishments.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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In this film, Rebel Ridge actor Aaron Pierre portrays a young Mufasa, who strikes up a friendship and brotherly bond with the lion Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr), who later becomes Scar.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The dynamic clip was directed by Jonah Haber and depicts Tinashe being detained in a cell, struggling to escape as onlookers watch her dance.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The image depicts a man resembling Osama bin Laden dressed in a Santa Claus costume.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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To photograph her as a model, in the bold outfits and provocative poses that advertising and editorial employ, renders that photographic language distinctly visible, and critiquable.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The goal of extolling the Six Triple Eight’s virtues renders the film’s narrative an incidental element.Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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The five-in-one face formula (right) hydrates, smoothes, firms, plumps, and brightens while the eye cream brightens dark circles, reduces puffiness, refreshes tired eyes, smooths appearance of fine lines, and hydrates to visibly firm skin.Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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The natural, anti-microbial toning mist instantly brightens the skin and can be used throughout the day to refresh the skin.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Paints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paints. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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