Meaning & use
brushstroke
A single mark or stroke made by a paintbrush on a surface.
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The artist's loose, visible brushstrokes gave the painting a sense of movement.
Each brushstroke on the mural was applied with careful, deliberate control.
A note on using this word
Brushstroke is often used to describe an artist's individual style, as in 'bold brushstrokes' or 'delicate brushstrokes.'
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