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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
Fans have suggested that Justin chose the number 22 for the body art as a tribute to his wife, 28, who celebrates her birthday on Nov. 22, and possibly their son Jack Blues Bieber.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
From developing Michelin-starred Duddell’s restaurant to co-founding Design Trust and chairing Para Site art center, Alan Lo has helped to redefine Hong Kong’s culinary and cultural scenes.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In 1970, Santoro joined the radical Roman feminist group Rivolta Femminile (Women’s Revolt), founded that year by art critic and philosopher Carla Lonzi together with artist Carla Accardi and political journalist Elvira Banotti.
—Paola Ugolini, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls, or sharing a project online will work.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
From developing Michelin-starred Duddell’s restaurant to co-founding Design Trust and chairing Para Site art center, Alan Lo has helped to redefine Hong Kong’s culinary and cultural scenes.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In 1970, Santoro joined the radical Roman feminist group Rivolta Femminile (Women’s Revolt), founded that year by art critic and philosopher Carla Lonzi together with artist Carla Accardi and political journalist Elvira Banotti.
—Paola Ugolini, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls, or sharing a project online will work.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
Noun
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But this community resource offers so much more: story and craft times, free internet, computer stations, genealogical records, music collections—the list goes on.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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To stage Jordan’s dual role, for which both brothers are often together in the same frame, Coogler, relying on elaborate technology, displays a modest yet astounding craft.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In each episode, the friends bring those skills together to overcome a new challenge as a team.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This decision follows broader concerns over the economic impact of the trade war.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since then, Trump has introduced tariffs and the UK is keen to avoid measures that look like retaliation and risk sparking a trade war.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The nightly rates aren’t breathlessly high, and the warm design displays Peruvian handicrafts such Khipu (Incan knotted cords used for record keeping), oversized Chomba jars, and Paracas pottery throughout.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Due to industrialization and globalization, traditional textiles and regional handicraft products have been pushed out of the fashion industry.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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