as in painting
a usually large painting that is done directly on the surface of a wall
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Recent Examples of mural
Bovino also showed a Chicago Park District Field House at Palmer Park painted with colorful WPA murals, and Griffith Natatorium, where at one time boys and girls were not allowed to swim together.
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Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The space is a DIY music venue with murals lining the walls.
—Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Non-food attractions include an artist alley, a communal mural, a family fun zone and two stages of live music.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The mural, which had faded over the decades, was redone with fresh paint a few months ago.
—Karl Vick, Time, 22 June 2025
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Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The space is a DIY music venue with murals lining the walls.
—Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Non-food attractions include an artist alley, a communal mural, a family fun zone and two stages of live music.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The mural, which had faded over the decades, was redone with fresh paint a few months ago.
—Karl Vick, Time, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mural
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Inside, guests will find a black oil on white linen abstract painting by German artist Chris Succo.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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Trump on Tuesday gave an impromptu tour of the paintings and other objects he’s sourced from various locations, including the State Department, to redecorate the Cabinet Room at the White House.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Mamdani’s 14-mile walk this week of Manhattan, in scorching heat, evoked the neighborhood canvasses of John Lindsay, the liberal crusader whose budget priorities contributed to the city’s 1970s fiscal crisis.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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But many felt that Roach was deserving of the victory after Davis, nicknamed Tank, opted to put his knee to the canvass in the ninth round.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Reassembling the shattered frescoes was challenging because pieces from different walls had been mixed together when the building was torn down centuries ago.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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The artistic influences evident in these frescoes extend beyond Britain, drawing inspiration from wall decorations found in other parts of the Roman Empire, such as Xanten and Cologne in Germany, and Lyon in France.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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As for fabric, waterproof canvas and breathable mesh will stand up to the elements and keep you comfortable.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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These acrylic on canvas works are on display at her Scottsdale studio.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Bryon Ward, a developer leading the landside renovation of Dana Point Harbor’s nearly $600 million remodel, enthusiastically walked across the top deck of the new three-level parking structure, pointing out the dramatic view into the harbor and the panorama of the Pacific Ocean beyond.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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Colorado’s best rooftops beckon you to sip cocktails during golden hour and enjoy the gorgeous sightlines of the Rocky Mountains, cityscapes, and other panoramas.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
23 June 2025
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Inside, guests will find a black oil on white linen abstract painting by German artist Chris Succo.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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This means that the oils in the cleansing oil are naturally attracted to the oils and impurities on the skin, facilitating the breakdown of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its natural oils.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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“Mural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mural. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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