What does "brushstroke" mean?

The stroke of a brush, as in painting.

What is a synonym for "brushstroke"?

Common synonyms include: brush, masterstroke.

Pronounced //ˈbɹʌʃˌstɹoʊk//.

/ˈbɹʌʃˌstɹoʊk/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The stroke of a brush, as in painting.
"Since moving to the city [Paris], his [Vincent Van Gogh’s] palette had become lighter and more colorful and his brushstrokes more distinct. In this painting [Boulevard de Clichy], the pastel colors reflect the soft, wintry light. His brushstrokes, now shorter and almost dash-like, give the pedestrians a sense of hurrying along the boulevard."

"The blank canvas always presents a very difficult challenge to Lourdes, but once she achieve the first brushstroke then the rest is smooth sailing."

From brush + stroke.