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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Most of their public appearances are based in their joint charity efforts in advocating for the arts and the environment.
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Alexis Jones, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
But the arts soon occupied his time, as well as partying.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
After the war, in his early teens, Redford turned his focus to sports and the arts.
—Steve Chagollan, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Redford’s reach – as a talent, environmentalist and champion of the arts – has placed him in a status and favor in Hollywood that is achieved by few and, when lost, recognized by many.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
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Alexis Jones, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
But the arts soon occupied his time, as well as partying.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
After the war, in his early teens, Redford turned his focus to sports and the arts.
—Steve Chagollan, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Redford’s reach – as a talent, environmentalist and champion of the arts – has placed him in a status and favor in Hollywood that is achieved by few and, when lost, recognized by many.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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