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\Definition of art
(Entry 1 of 5)
1 : skill acquired by experience, study, or observation
the art of making friends
3 : an occupation requiring knowledge or skill
the art of organ building
4a : the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects
the art of painting landscapes also : works so produced a gallery for modern art
5a archaic : a skillful plan
b : the quality or state of being artful (see artful sense 2a)
6 : decorative or illustrative elements in printed matter
art
adjectiveDefinition of art (Entry 2 of 5)
: produced as an artistic effort or for decorative purposes
an art film art dolls art music
art
\ ˈärt , ərt \
, ərt \Definition of art (Entry 3 of 5)
archaic present tense second-person singular of be
art
abbreviationDefinition of art (Entry 4 of 5)
1 article
2 artificial
3 artillery
-art
noun suffixDefinition of -art (Entry 5 of 5)
— see -ard
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Examples of art in a Sentence
Noun
a piece of modern art
It's a remarkable picture, but is it art?
The museum has a large collection of folk art.
He studied art in college.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Restaurants are included in the phase after that, and then finally arts, entertainment, recreation and education.
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Fox News, "NYC bars see flood of patrons weary of coronavirus stay-at-home orders," 17 May 2020 In reality, Catherine was indeed passionate about education, particularly the arts and sciences.
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Suyin Haynes, Time, "The Great Is Only 'Occasionally' True. But These Aspects of Hulu's Catherine the Great Series Are Based in History," 15 May 2020 But spending on transportation, restaurants, hotels and arts and entertainment remains severely depressed.
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Josh Boak, USA TODAY, "Retails sales plunge by record 16% in April as COVID-19 hit sales of clothes and furniture extra hard," 15 May 2020 The Bombshell in Concert livestream, produced by Neil Meron and Bob Greenblatt, continues the musical's association with The Actors Fund, which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals.
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Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, "See the Cast of Smash Come Together in Epic Reunion Photo for Bombshell in Concert," 15 May 2020 Greenfield added that art, as a focal point or an accent piece, can also be added to a garden bed for curb appeal.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "7 ways to improve your home's curb appeal, for all those now walking by," 14 May 2020 There is art, some centered on black America, but also pieces from her travels internationally that are Australian aboriginal, South Korean, French, Chinese.
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Kevin Powell, Washington Post, "The Power of Stacey Abrams," 14 May 2020 According to Vulture, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, put arts and entertainment in the last phase of his plan to reopen the state.
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Taiia Smart Young, Essence, "Michael Jackson Musical 'MJ' Gets Pushed Back to 2021," 14 May 2020 Typical camp activities include swimming, archery, cooking, outdoor skills, leadership, and arts and crafts.
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Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, "Arizona sleep-away camps: Are they opening in the summer of coronavirus? Here's what we know," 13 May 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective That's an opportunity for cities to collaborate with the agency to make their road art street-legal.
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Scottie Andrew, CNN, "Atlanta defends its rainbow crosswalks as symbols of pride. Federal highway officials say it impacts road safety," 11 Oct. 2019
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art. Accessed 28 May. 2020.
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art
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of art
: something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings
: works created by artists : paintings, sculptures, etc., that are created to be beautiful or to express important ideas or feelings
: the methods and skills used for painting, sculpting, drawing, etc.
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art
noun\ ˈärt \
\Kids Definition of art
1 : works (as pictures, poems, or songs) made through use of the imagination and creative skills by artists
the art of the Renaissance
2 : the methods and skills used for creative visual works (as painting, sculpting, and drawing)
a teacher of art
3 : an activity (as painting, music, or writing) whose purpose is making things that are beautiful to look at, listen to, or read
the performing arts
4 : skill that comes through experience or study
the art of making friends
5 : an activity that requires skill
Cooking is an art.
ART
abbreviationMedical Definition of ART
1 accredited record technician
The education and training necessary to become an ART (accredited record technician) is available through a two-year associate degree program for medical records technicians at a junior or community college. — The Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 1992
2 assisted reproductive technology A quarter century after the first "test tube" baby, the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has risen astronomically.— Anna Mulrine, U.S. News & World Report, 27 Sept. 2004 Nationally, about 107,000 ART procedures—which include IVF and related procedures that consist of the egg and sperm being handled outside the body—are performed.— Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 21 Mar. 2004
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art
abbreviationLegal Definition of art
article
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