finger painting

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Recent Examples of finger painting Her collection features millions of childhood artworks across developmental milestones — from scribbles to finger paintings and pictorial works — and has served as a major source of inspiration for Belott’s own artistic practice. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 For toddlers and preschoolers, focus on tactile or sensory exploration activities like finger painting with mud, stamping with leaves, or drawing in the dirt with sticks. Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025 Do something fun and silly—like finger painting or completing a puzzle. Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Cloud Paint Courtesy of brand 8/25 Glossier Cloud Paint $20 $15 Glossier A little goes a long way with this gel-cream blush that will remind you of finger painting from back in the day. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for finger painting
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Noun
  • The effort faces an uphill battle, as Florida’s Constitution bars the drawing of districts with the intent to favor or disfavor a party.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Tickets can be bought for $1 on the day of the drawing.
    Don Sweeney April 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Cohen has also been working on a documentary about Leaf, as well as a tender short film called Robert and June (and all the time in the world), a dual portrait of Leaf and her husband, the photographer and filmmaker Robert Frank.
    Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
  • His portrait was hung up on the city’s honor board.
    Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Merrill had also been selling prints of her watercolor paintings on Etsy, and as her YouTube following grew, so did her number of orders.
    Gili Malinsky Tasia Jensen, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Two standouts include the vibrant three-panel watercolor on silk of her palace in the lobby and the pink-and-gold, four-panel ombré wall art at reception, made of ceramic tiles from the beloved Bát Tràng Pottery Village.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Her previous work includes being a cast member on Stapleview, the first live sketch show on TikTok, and co-starring in Zia Anger’s My First Film.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
  • More recently, Higher Ground has been setting up projects outside of Netflix, including the HBO sketch comedy series Life Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, from creator Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, which premieres in June.
    Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The easy-on, easy-off design is a win for airport security, while the sporty silhouette works with everything from jeans and sweatpants to even skirts.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Find flowy silhouettes, air fabrics, and darling designs below, starting as low as $10.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At the time some Senate Republicans suggested returning the current district to Maryland as a way to give voters their a chance for full representation in Congress.
    Jesse Bedayn, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Chriselle Lim, a fashion entrepreneur that turned the fragrance company Phlur into a major global brand, has signed with CAA for representation.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Featured in the exhibit is Truman’s glove from that day, including an etching of his signature in the palm.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Finger painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/finger%20painting. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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