1
: of, relating to, or resembling a wall
2
: applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface
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Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Culminating on Saturday, the Chroma Zone mural festival is showcasing new works of large-scale wall art painted by artists throughout the summer.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The mural likely will qualify as his largest piece ever.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
While working at the 16th street health center, Pérez often returned to the mural site to host arts and craft sessions, open discussions and other community events with neighbors and other nonprofits.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Culminating on Saturday, the Chroma Zone mural festival is showcasing new works of large-scale wall art painted by artists throughout the summer.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Keeping the local theme going, local artist Damin Lujan, aka Zaoone, created the mural for the interior wall.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The mural likely will qualify as his largest piece ever.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mural. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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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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