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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Meanwhile, your imagination and feelings of sympathy are heightened, which makes this an excellent day for working in the arts or in counseling fields.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
The annual meeting gathered nearly 100 arts organizations and school districts from more than 40 states to discuss how to use the arts to enrich curriculums.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Romantic opportunities, sports events, the arts and fun activities with kids will appeal to you.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
The annual meeting gathered nearly 100 arts organizations and school districts from more than 40 states to discuss how to use the arts to enrich curriculums.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Romantic opportunities, sports events, the arts and fun activities with kids will appeal to you.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
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 2 Apr. 2025.
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