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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Çatak speaks to Variety about how political repression in the arts is not just a Turkish problem these days.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Beyond academics and the arts, she is actively involved in her school and community.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Enjoy sports, the arts, schmoozing and good times with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Their four children were also attracted to the arts.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Beyond academics and the arts, she is actively involved in her school and community.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Enjoy sports, the arts, schmoozing and good times with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Their four children were also attracted to the arts.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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“The arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20arts. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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