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Definition of brushstroke

brushstroke

/ˈbrʌʃˌstroʊk/
brush · stroke
Plural:brushstrokes
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• noun

1

A mark made on a surface by a single stroke of a paintbrush, or the characteristic way in which an artist applies paint.

Example

"The art historian examined the bold, expressive brushstrokes to verify the painting's authenticity."

2

A single brief action, detail, or gesture that contributes to a larger literary, artistic, or political impression (often used in the plural).

Example

"With a few deft brushstrokes of dialogue, the novelist established the protagonist's cynicism."

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• Nearby Words

brushless
brushlike
brushoff
brushstroke
brushwood
brushwork
brushy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brushstroke. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brushstroke
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