artistic
adjective
ar·tis·tic
är-ˈti-stik 
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of art or artists
artistic subjects
an artistic success
2
: showing imaginative skill in arrangement or execution
artistic photography
Examples of artistic in a Sentence
a work of artistic value
He shows real artistic talent.
Both of my children are very artistic.
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Further amplifying the night’s celebration of artistry, Michelle O’Connor, Global Artistic Director of L’Oréal Matrix, conducted a live hair demonstration, showcasing the transformative power of textured hair as an artistic medium.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Even artistic geniuses like Vincent Van Gogh spent years painting works that went unappreciated and unsold in his lifetime.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Over its ten cycles, the award has spotlighted photographers whose work not only exhibits artistic excellence but also conveys urgent narratives about our planet’s fragile state.
—Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Artistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artistic. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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artistic
adjective
ar·tis·tic
är-ˈtis-tik
1
: relating to or characteristic of art or artists
2
: showing skill and imagination
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