the arts
plural noun
: painting, sculpture, music, theater, literature, etc., considered as a group of activities done by people with skill and imagination
She's a patron of the arts.
He wants the government to increase its funding for the arts.
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This same window of time will promote the arts and give you opportunities to express your creative talents.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The merit system was established in 1957 to recognize artists and writers, as well as others who have contributed significantly to the arts in France.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Proceeds benefit 17 nonprofit organizations across North County, supporting initiatives in youth development, education, the arts, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and community wellness.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Oregon House is most famous for being home to Fellowship of Friends, a spiritual community that seeks the divine through appreciation of the finer things such as cuisine and the arts.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The merit system was established in 1957 to recognize artists and writers, as well as others who have contributed significantly to the arts in France.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Proceeds benefit 17 nonprofit organizations across North County, supporting initiatives in youth development, education, the arts, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and community wellness.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Oregon House is most famous for being home to Fellowship of Friends, a spiritual community that seeks the divine through appreciation of the finer things such as cuisine and the arts.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the arts
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“The arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20arts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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