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as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
one of the country's finest practitioners of the art of cabinetmaking
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as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
while some people see it simply as mindless fun or exercise, there is an art to skateboarding
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Recent Examples of art
Many vendors are returnees to Kansas City art fairs.
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Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Guests also can explore cultural displays and interactive exhibits and experience free henna art.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group celebrates 40 years of defying reality, defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and creativity.
—Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
My grandmother was born in Mexico, and my mom always had that type of art in our house.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Guests also can explore cultural displays and interactive exhibits and experience free henna art.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group celebrates 40 years of defying reality, defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and creativity.
—Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
My grandmother was born in Mexico, and my mom always had that type of art in our house.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
Noun
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Drawing from historical references and traditional craft, Gibson honors the legacy of Native makers while confronting ongoing systems of oppression.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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From event planning to personalized arts and crafts, creative businesses provide what AI cannot, combining emotional connection, hands-on work, and local demand.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Additional songs teach kids the days of the week and the importance of washing your hands—now those are the kids of practical life skills wrapped up in an entertaining package both parents and kids can appreciate.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 June 2025
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Both coaches, who have been in Stanley Cup Finals before and in hockey their whole lives, remarked on the pace, physicality, the quality of hockey from board battles to open ice skill plays.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Yes, deploying them can help U.S. manufacturers compete against the unfair, subsidized trade practices of other countries.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hapag-Lloyd’s move reflects the industry at large, which has sought to add more capacity on the trans-Pacific trade lane to capitalize on shippers’ rush to get cargo space ahead of tariff deadlines in July and August.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
Noun
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There, merchants sell fresh produce, handicrafts, tea, spices and more.—
Roxana Popescu,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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My eyes adjust slowly, taking in vivid murals and shelves filled with colorful handicrafts.—
Iona Brannon,
AFAR Media,
6 May 2025
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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