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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
The property also has an impressive art collection, which includes large-scale site-specific works by English artist David Tremlett.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
The displacement also meant that important arts, heritage, and wealth moved to other parts of Europe.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Relatively obscure Thracian art, for all its muscular power and authority, is a sobering reminder of our common fragility.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Because when Berman needed a map for how to hold onto art, ambition, and motherhood all at once, the legendary punk poet was the only one who seemed to have cracked the code.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
The displacement also meant that important arts, heritage, and wealth moved to other parts of Europe.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Relatively obscure Thracian art, for all its muscular power and authority, is a sobering reminder of our common fragility.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Because when Berman needed a map for how to hold onto art, ambition, and motherhood all at once, the legendary punk poet was the only one who seemed to have cracked the code.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
Noun
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But as someone who would drive the lane, Maxwell respected how the big man understood his craft.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Every show from the New York designer is a celebration of craft, and this one felt deeply referential in its call for reflection.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Apple plans to double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques and skill development nationwide.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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As for the love story at the heart of things, real-life singer-songwriters Koerner and Varga, both making their movie debuts, inhabit their roles with unpolished sincerity, if not technical skill.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Here are 25 thoughts that touch on potential playoff matchups, needs ahead of the trade deadline, Nathan MacKinnon’s chances of repeating as league MVP, and a lot more: 1.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
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Friday’s victory continued Golden State’s improvement after the trade deadline and their blockbuster acquisition of Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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Location: The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 Highway 101 E., Shakopee Info: 763-559-9000 Sunday Aug. 25 FRONTIER FOLK SCHOOL Try your hand at pioneer-era handicrafts while socializing with friends.—
Meghan Davy Sandvold,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace.—
Tanvi Chheda,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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