artistry
noun
art·ist·ry
ˈär-tə-strē 
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
Synonyms
Examples of artistry in a Sentence
We admired the singer's artistry.
the artistry of her novel
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From its origins at Radio City Music Hall in 1984 to this September’s event at the UBS Arena, the VMAs continue to captivate millions, showcasing the very best in music video artistry.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
The sprawling, 26-song album’s essence is highlighting the artistry of country music’s top songwriters, including Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famers, alongside newcomer hit writers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Principe San Daniele Prosciutto The artistry that goes into the making of this prosciutto is inspiring.
—Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Venus: Romance, values, artistry, aesthetics, and confidence.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Visual artists must strike a balance between accuracy and artistry when conveying scientific observations that exist in data that only experts can parse.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2024
This is a version of Italy in which the land and its culture are eternal, but all our other main characters are past their expiration dates and Ripley is learning to find his own artistry in hastening that expiration.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
For all its visual artistry—and there is plenty of that in this film—Garland has created a confused narrative that attempts to portray all sides as evil, with only the journalists at the center the real arbiters of truth.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
Nice Art Gallery stands as a beacon of artistry, curating a mesmerizing collection of paintings that transcend boundaries and captivate the soul.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
The sprawling, 26-song album’s essence is highlighting the artistry of country music’s top songwriters, including Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famers, alongside newcomer hit writers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Principe San Daniele Prosciutto The artistry that goes into the making of this prosciutto is inspiring.
—Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Venus: Romance, values, artistry, aesthetics, and confidence.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Visual artists must strike a balance between accuracy and artistry when conveying scientific observations that exist in data that only experts can parse.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2024
This is a version of Italy in which the land and its culture are eternal, but all our other main characters are past their expiration dates and Ripley is learning to find his own artistry in hastening that expiration.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
For all its visual artistry—and there is plenty of that in this film—Garland has created a confused narrative that attempts to portray all sides as evil, with only the journalists at the center the real arbiters of truth.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
Nice Art Gallery stands as a beacon of artistry, curating a mesmerizing collection of paintings that transcend boundaries and captivate the soul.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Artistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artistry. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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artistry
noun
art·ist·ry
ˈärt-ə-strē
1
: artistic quality of effect or skill
the artistry of her novel
2
: artistic ability
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