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 recently, Natasha, Emma and Lucy were all in attendance at the Kennedy Center Honors in early December 2025, when Michael was honored for his achievements in the arts.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
Congress intended the Center to be a living memorial to President Kennedy -- and a crown jewel of the arts for all Americans, irrespective of party.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
The foundation provides grants for programs working to strengthen families, expand the arts, support vulnerable residents and improve the quality of life across Poway, according to officials.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Congress intended the Center to be a living memorial to President Kennedy—and a crown jewel of the arts for all Americans, irrespective of party.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
Congress intended the Center to be a living memorial to President Kennedy -- and a crown jewel of the arts for all Americans, irrespective of party.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
The foundation provides grants for programs working to strengthen families, expand the arts, support vulnerable residents and improve the quality of life across Poway, according to officials.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Congress intended the Center to be a living memorial to President Kennedy—and a crown jewel of the arts for all Americans, irrespective of party.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 2025.
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