watercolor

noun

Definition of watercolornext
as in gouache

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Recent Examples of watercolor Korsgaard’s lovely watercolor paintings adorn the book’s endpapers and recap the monthly finds described in each chapter. — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026 Trailside watercolor classes blend hiking and painting here, with real-life inspiration from the roaring Pacific coast. — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 Made to suit a variety of mediums (such as watercolor and acrylic), paint-by-number palettes and kits make this indoor hobby incredibly easy to pick up. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026 Actor Nakadai Tatsuya provides the Devil’s voice, while the camera drifts across static watercolor paintings under Fukai Kuni’s art direction. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for watercolor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercolor
  1. gouache
  2. acrylic
  3. pastel
  4. aquarelle
Noun
  • Christie’s estimates the large, rare tempera and gouache painting of a festive, folkloric Russian scene, which Kandinsky made in Paris, will fetch over $30 million.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The tarot is a full 78-card deck, with each card an original work of art, usually a composite of gouache painting and collage/lithography.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of gouache
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  • The original studio canvas was painted in oil, but the curtain is painted in acrylic and water-based paint.
    — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The acrylic, vertical files keep purses upright and prevent them from falling over.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of acrylic
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  • If your nail style leans a little moodier, consider swapping your usual pastel for an espresso manicure.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 July 2026
  • Its palatial villas are decked out in pops of pastel, emerald marble showers, rose gold finishes and artful details that make this lavish outpost a cut above the rest.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of pastel
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  • Meanwhile, fashion illustrator Talia Zoref was on hand and busy creating aquarelle sketches for guests to take home.
    — Camila Hennessy, Vogue, 5 July 2017
Definition of aquarelle

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“Watercolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercolor. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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