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as in described
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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as in tinted
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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Recent Examples of painted
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Eshay described the crosswalks as more than painted pavement, calling them a point of pride for the community.
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Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
The original exterior ended up being painted a brownish yellow.
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Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
6 July 2026
Founded in 1936 and Cru Classé since 1955, the estate produces a small selection of limited-edition rosé available only at the winery each summer, with bottles uniquely painted each year by different artists.
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Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Hung Vanngo painted a warm brown eye, a creamy pink matte lip, and velvety skin.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved national team's games are ubiquitous.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Think single-dot designs, slim vertical stripes, and micro French tips, or a single hibiscus flower painted on an accent nail.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Its muscular composite and Kevlar exterior is finished in a glossy, factory-correct shade of Rosso Corsa, though the car did spend a few years, toward the beginning of its life, painted silver, according to the listing.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
At a security and planning briefing June 29, Bowser and other local and federal officials painted a picture of what visitors should expect.
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Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Adjective
Other rooms featured colorful, painted plaster.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Eshay described the crosswalks as more than painted pavement, calling them a point of pride for the community.
—
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.
—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The brick walls have been painted white, and the space features large windows, area rugs, pendant lighting, couches and patio tables.
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Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
The original exterior ended up being painted a brownish yellow.
—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
6 July 2026
Founded in 1936 and Cru Classé since 1955, the estate produces a small selection of limited-edition rosé available only at the winery each summer, with bottles uniquely painted each year by different artists.
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Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Hung Vanngo painted a warm brown eye, a creamy pink matte lip, and velvety skin.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved national team's games are ubiquitous.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Think single-dot designs, slim vertical stripes, and micro French tips, or a single hibiscus flower painted on an accent nail.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Its muscular composite and Kevlar exterior is finished in a glossy, factory-correct shade of Rosso Corsa, though the car did spend a few years, toward the beginning of its life, painted silver, according to the listing.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
At a security and planning briefing June 29, Bowser and other local and federal officials painted a picture of what visitors should expect.
—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painted
Adjective
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Prior to its closure in 2020, the Surrey operated as a union hotel for decades, with nearly 100 union- represented employees—many of them women, immigrants, and people of color.
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One person, described only as a male, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to fire officials.
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Investigators previously described the suspect as a man, but during a news conference on Friday, prosecutors said Berezovsk was allegedly dressed as a man during the package bomb attack.
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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.
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Older adults made their beds or sat in a common area near windows of frosted glass, tinted for privacy from onlookers.
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At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees.
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Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince.
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This image combines X-ray data from Chandra along with optical data from the Hubble Space Telescope, depicted here in blue.
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Trump captioned his Monday, June 29 post on Truth Social, which depicted the eagle with its wings open wide and carrying a stars and stripes shield.
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If your clothing is stained from fabric softener, rinse the spot in the warmest water recommended for the garment.
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
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Critics have portrayed the idea as anti-religious and ahistorical ever since the Supreme Court embraced it in 1947.
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Only in these United States can the progeny of people once portrayed as parasites and invaders side with those making the same argument about the latest batch of newcomers.
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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.
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Some parts of the film are displayed in a light shade (similar to sepia, just multi-light colored).
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“Painted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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