artistic

adjective

är-ˈti-stik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
Definition of artisticnext
as in cultural
of or relating to the fine arts funding for artistic endeavors is crucial if the city is to survive and prosper

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Recent Examples of artistic The 2027 edition will be the first since the death of Skulptur Projekte cofounder Kasper König, who had served as artistic director of the event since its 1977 launch. — News Desk, Artforum, 30 June 2026 For her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle wore a long-sleeve Givenchy gown designed by Clare Waight Keller, who was the house’s artistic director at that time. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 For Rodríguez-López, whose artistic worldview has always privileged experience over documentation, the experiment represented something deeper than a novel release strategy. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026 Drawn to an artistic path, the NYC native attended the prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for artistic
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cultural
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  • Debate emerged about what to do with a place of such historical and cultural significance, but one that nonetheless will always be susceptible to the Mississippi.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Rodeos in rural Australia are more modest affairs, with distinct cultural origins rooted in pastoral stations and country towns.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
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