canvas

noun

ˈkan-vəs How to pronounce canvas (audio)
variants also canvass
Definition of canvasnext
as in painting
a picture created with oil paint one canvas by Picasso is worth more money than most of us can imagine

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Recent Examples of canvas The Cabana Stripe Blue canvas fabric feels quintessentially Mediterranean, while the Sunbrella acrylic fabric in yellow is very on-trend this season. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Its link with the automobile world dates back to 1897, with the launch of Georges Vuitton’s pioneering Malle Auto car trunk made of durable Vuittonite canvas. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 July 2026 Alabama man creates intricate America 250 lawn art In Trussville, Alabama, one homeowner turned his front yard into a patriotic canvas. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for canvas
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painting
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  • Hitler’s picture was exchanged for a painting of Alexander Hamilton, the father of the Coast Guard.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Because a painting is only as good as its canvas, this 2-in-1 priming and setting spray was used to prep the skin before blush and other makeup products.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of painting

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“Canvas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvas. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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