art form
noun
1
: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art
sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment
2
a
: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed
… describe pinball as a great American art form …—
Tom Buckley
Tom Buckley
b
: an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement
… easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules.—Joanna Pruess
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The three-day bazaar features more than 100 vendors working in art forms ranging from glass, wood to ceramics and jewelry.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Tanning is a rare art form that many people don’t know.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
The dominant art form of the 21st century is the remix.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2025
While politicians often combine official government acts with public relations, Wu has turned the combination into an art form.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Tanning is a rare art form that many people don’t know.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
The dominant art form of the 21st century is the remix.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2025
While politicians often combine official government acts with public relations, Wu has turned the combination into an art form.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for art form
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“Art form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20form. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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