finger painting

noun

Definition of finger paintingnext
as in drawing

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Recent Examples of finger painting The artist portrayed bodies on fabric, tracing their contours with finger painting, the distinctive signature of his practice. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 The artist combines finger painting and collaging on the surface of his canvases to evoke vivid colors, bold compositions, patterns and textures. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Examples include finger painting, identifying toys in a sandbox, or playing with musical blocks. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025 Sugar Club, the resort's kids' club, offers robust daily programming with activities like slime making, finger painting, treasure hunts, and coconut bowling. — Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finger painting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger painting
  1. drawing
  2. portrait
  3. watercolor
  4. sketch
  5. silhouette
  6. representation
  7. etching
Noun
  • The ticket matched four winning numbers and/but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, July 3, with a 3x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • Saturday’s Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto and Powerball drawings begat one jackpot winner.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of drawing
Noun
  • Vexed by the story, Gonzalez created acontemporary portrait of Katteuha.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • This is the portrait of then-General George Washington at Valley Forge, praying for guidance when the fight for America's independence seemed lost.
    — Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Melania announced the launch of her first NFT, Melania’s Vision—a watercolor of her eyes—in December 2021, available for purchase only in the second half of that month.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of watercolor
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  • Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
  • Oteri famously portrayed the View creator in a series of sketches on Saturday Night Live, where Oteri was a regular from 1995 to 2000.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
Definition of sketch
Noun
  • This season, the slimmer silhouette and skinny fit was back again.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Gomez's outfit, styled by Erin Walsh, featured a figure-hugging silhouette with a scoop neckline and a fringe hem.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of silhouette
Noun
  • While size representation edged upward on paper, conversations throughout the season were dominated by the return of extreme body ideals, which don’t necessarily show up in our data.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Their menu is seasonal and slightly whimsical while retaining a clear vision, a good representation of the many personalities that make up the Kimball House team.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of representation
Noun
  • That’s not unlike classical diffraction gratings, whose periodic etchings split light into different colors and directions.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
  • Dull spots are typically caused by etching, which can occur when acidic substances or harsh cleaning products come into contact with the stone.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Definition of etching

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