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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
Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Another man, rakishly smoking a cigarette and dressed in an incongruous outfit of sweatpants and a plaid peacoat, has painted his face to resemble the Joker.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, the New Yorker magazine published a profile that painted him as an unscrupulous executive.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
When the structural work was completed, this P1 Spider was painted in historic Gulf racing colors, and its interior was completely retrimmed in white, weather-resistant leather with orange seat piping and orange seat belts.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Egon Schiele, De Kooning – people that painted the body.
—Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.
—Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Wood or painted, white or sage, island or no island—there's a lot to think about.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Developed as exhibition pieces, the six works are crafted entirely in wood and finished in black, painted with Japanese ink.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
As the women sat on a silk fabric sofa, the wall behind them showcased a painting of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, painted by Ferdinand Richardt in 1858.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Another man, rakishly smoking a cigarette and dressed in an incongruous outfit of sweatpants and a plaid peacoat, has painted his face to resemble the Joker.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, the New Yorker magazine published a profile that painted him as an unscrupulous executive.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
When the structural work was completed, this P1 Spider was painted in historic Gulf racing colors, and its interior was completely retrimmed in white, weather-resistant leather with orange seat piping and orange seat belts.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Egon Schiele, De Kooning – people that painted the body.
—Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.
—Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Wood or painted, white or sage, island or no island—there's a lot to think about.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Developed as exhibition pieces, the six works are crafted entirely in wood and finished in black, painted with Japanese ink.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painted
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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.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Angels shortstop Zach Neto did precisely what Cora described.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Evelyn, a migrant from the Philippines who slept in the bus station with her children during the war, described how, in an industry as intimate as caregiving, working with elderly people who struggle to make it to a shelter, workers can feel pressured to stay in the building during an attack.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Experts on domestic violence say that cases in which survivors kill their abusers often look different from typical self-defense cases, which hinge on an obvious, imminent danger, like a drawn weapon.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Florida man murdered two women, but instead of scaring away future relationship prospects, women online only became more drawn to his charming persona and boyish good looks.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, one past accuser had previously reached a settlement with the estate that guaranteed he could never be depicted in future commercial projects.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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Previous versions of the script depicted the case against the singer as being a shakedown, according to The New York Times.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Additional surveillance footage showed Marcelin in his building's laundry room cleaning a kitchen mat that appears stained with blood, according to prosecutors.—
Ben Brachfeld,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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One of them, Amy, a blond child with limp ponytails and a thin dress that looks like it might have been stained, stands outside a porch door, her fists balled up, mouth open, angry or unhappy or both.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All four of the Jewish characters in the play are portrayed by Jewish actors.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Michael Jackson’s former manager, John Branca, who also serves as co-executive producer, is laughably portrayed as the film’s white savior.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The lower half of his leg was darkly colored, indicating bleeding under his skin.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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On the paths between gravestones are colored footprints, as if left by cartoon characters.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Painted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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