artistry

noun

art·​ist·​ry ˈär-tə-strē How to pronounce artistry (audio)
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

Examples of artistry in a Sentence

We admired the singer's artistry. the artistry of her novel
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The craftsmanship of the new structure, the creators add, recalls the artistry of Baroque builders in the region where Mulegns is located on the Julier Pass. Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Designed in Switzerland and made in Japan, each showcases an obsessive level of technical artistry, from the knurled temple fronts inspired by watchmaking to the titanium temple tips that recall high-end fountain pens. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2025 But the recognition of artistry that exists for cooking had not manifested in the bar scene at that point. Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2025 Ukiyo-e Edition, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous laptop that incorporates traditional Japanese artistry into the company’s line of content-creator and business laptops. John Burek, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for artistry

Word History

Etymology

artist + -ry

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of artistry was in 1765

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“Artistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artistry. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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artistry

noun
art·​ist·​ry ˈärt-ə-strē How to pronounce artistry (audio)
1
: artistic quality of effect or skill
the artistry of her novel
2
: artistic ability

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