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verb

ˈpānt How to pronounce paint (audio)
Definition of paintnext
1
as in to describe
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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2
as in to stain
to give color or a different color to I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple

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paint

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noun

as in makeup
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 paint
Verb
Residents painted a grim picture of daily life surrounding the facilities. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Among the iconic historic items that guests can enjoy are a 1920s wooden carousel that Hardy had restored and hand painted to its former glory where kids and families now ride and enjoy for free. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Noun
The Reflecting Pools has been closed off to visitors following the peeling paint and algae in the water shortly after the renovation was initially deemed complete. — Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 4 July 2026 Work with Complementary Colors While choosing a single paint shade can seem straightforward enough, pairing aquamarine with complementary colors might feel slightly more nuanced. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paint
  1. describe
  2. stain
  3. makeup
  4. portray
  5. color
  6. depict
  7. tint
  8. render
Verb
  • Tribes describe the last of three waves of European incursions, nearly 85 years after Serra hung the first Mission bell in San Diego in 1769, as the most brutal.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Rodríguez described scenes of children hospitalized with amputations and survivors grieving multiple family deaths.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of describe
Verb
  • Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • The lightweight formula is packed with hydrating, skin-plumping ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and aloe water, which leave me with a natural-looking, no-makeup-makeup look that’s also extremely buildable.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Mastering how to apply cream blush can add warmth to your skin and take your makeup from flat to lively.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 July 2026
Definition of makeup
Verb
  • For all her talk of women as allies, Siebel Newsom portrays conservative women who criticize other women as dupes manipulated by MAGA leaders.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Rob, who died in December at age 78, portrayed George Washington in a segment inspired by the first president’s decision to step away after two terms in office.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of portray
Verb
  • The wines produced here are amber-colored from months of skin contact, tannic in ways white wine is not supposed to be, structured like reds but made from white grapes.
    — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Some parts of the film are displayed in a light shade (similar to sepia, just multi-light colored).
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of color
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  • Barin is the hotel’s high-end teppanyaki restaurant, seating 10 people at the counter and up to 16 in booths lining a long mural hand-drawn on gold leaf depicting Osaka’s history.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Zhenwu’s roots stretch back to ancient days as the god of the North, when he was often depicted as a turtle entwined with a snake.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of depict
Verb
  • The technique reshapes brow hairs rather than tinting or filling them, and the results last weeks rather than hours.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
Definition of tint
Verb
  • About 11,000 light-years away from Earth, the supernova Cassiopeia A’s X-rays (seen above) are rendered in blue and purple, while infrared wavelengths are shown in red and white using data from JWST.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Still, Twain squandered his own fortune and Livy’s inheritance on developing Paige’s invention, even as the Mergenthaler Linotype became the industry standard, rendering Paige’s machine worthless.
    — Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of render

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

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