variants
also canvass
as in painting
a picture created with oil paint
one canvas by Picasso is worth more money than most of us can imagine
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Recent Examples of canvas
Today, capri pants take the form of leggings, too, and come in many different materials: from denim and cotton to the canvas that makes up some cargo variations.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
It can’t be overstated how crucial a component the blank sonic canvas provided by the Optiq EV's whisper-quiet interior is.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025
The bag is made from coated canvas with an interior fabric lining, and the light tan leather handles have a 2.75-inch drop for hand-carrying, plus a matching detachable 23.5-inch strap for over-the-shoulder wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
The houses have holes in the walls but also come with canvases that are conveniently exactly the size of the holes.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 July 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
It can’t be overstated how crucial a component the blank sonic canvas provided by the Optiq EV's whisper-quiet interior is.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025
The bag is made from coated canvas with an interior fabric lining, and the light tan leather handles have a 2.75-inch drop for hand-carrying, plus a matching detachable 23.5-inch strap for over-the-shoulder wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
The houses have holes in the walls but also come with canvases that are conveniently exactly the size of the holes.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvas
painting
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Later that day, young visitors can enjoy a canvas painting and craft workshop at the Avalon Arts and Culture Center from 2-4 p.m. for $15 per participant (extra craft costs $5).—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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The center offers youth and adult classes in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, photography, drawing and painting, and performing arts.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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“Canvas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvas. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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