artistry

noun

art·​ist·​ry ˈär-tə-strē How to pronounce artistry (audio)
Synonyms of artistrynext
1
: artistic quality of effect or workmanship
the artistry of his novel
2
: artistic ability
the artistry of the violinist
a lawyer's artistry in persuading juries

Examples of artistry in a Sentence

We admired the singer's artistry. the artistry of her novel
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The new experience design frontier is where technology, artistry and data collide. Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025 Traditionally applied to high-end sushi restaurants, an omakase experience is one in which the chef plans a multi-course meal based on quality, artistry and peak-of-season ingredients. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025 My most memorable moment of 2025 was seeing how far and wide my resume, the Junglepussy name, and my artistry are reaching. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025 What makes these decoys so striking isn’t just their size, but the accuracy behind the artistry. New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artistry

Word History

Etymology

artist + -ry

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of artistry was in 1765

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“Artistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artistry. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

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artistry

noun
art·​ist·​ry ˈärt-ə-strē How to pronounce artistry (audio)
1
: artistic quality of effect or skill
the artistry of her novel
2
: artistic ability

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