artist

noun art·ist \ ˈär-tist \

Definition of artist

1 a obsolete :one skilled or versed in learned arts

b archaic :physician

c archaic :artisan 1

2 a :one who professes and practices an imaginative art

b :a person skilled in one of the fine arts

3 :a skilled performer; especially :artiste

4 :one who is adept at something

con artist

strikeout artist

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Examples of artist in a Sentence

the great artists of the Renaissance
a pitcher who is a strikeout artist

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The Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square kicks off an exhibit of works by more than 100 young artists, ages 7-14, who attended the Palm Beach State College summer youth art classes.

— jennifer jhon, South Florida Parenting, "What to do with the kids this weekend: Free zoo, bowling and crafts events," 30 Aug. 2017
According to Commissioner Arlene Vidor, each artist used by the commission is given a $750 stipend.

— ruth sowby, Glendale News-Press, "On the Town: Bingo night sells out, raises funds for veterans’ programs," 29 Aug. 2017
An artist reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, in the gallery.

— michelle mullins, Naperville Sun, "This Week in Naperville," 29 Aug. 2017
But con artists have a model based on exploiting their customers once.

— jonathan chait, Daily Intelligencer, "‘I Alone Can Fix It’ Becomes ‘It’s Not My Fault’," 25 Aug. 2017
Florida contended that attracting artists, writers, musicians, graphic designers, people in technology and other creative fields would be an economic boon.

— sari botton, Longreads, "The ‘Creative Class’ Were Just the Rich All Along," 24 Aug. 2017
Additionally, the Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs has started granting money to independent artists.

— mark lowry, star-telegram, "Where is Fort Worth’s fringe theater scene, and why does it lag behind the one in Dallas?," 24 Aug. 2017
Collection of art by artists of the Wonderland Way Circa 1920-1937.

— The Courier-Journal, "30 must-see art galleries, exhibits Aug. 27-Sept. 2," 23 Aug. 2017
Violinist/backing vocalist Amanda Shires, who is married to Isbell, also records with the band and tours with them when her solo artist schedule permits.

— matt wake, AL.com, "How Jason Isbell's 400 Unit became the E Street Band of their era," 23 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of artist

circa 1507

artist Synonyms

Synonyms

ace, adept, expert, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack (also crackajack), dab [chiefly British], dab hand [chiefly British], fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven (also mavin), meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard

Antonyms

amateur, inexpert, nonexpert

Related Words

pro, professional; consultant, hired gun, specialist; addict, aficionado (also afficionado), buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan; craftsman, journeyman; all-rounder [British], jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man; mistress

Near Antonyms

apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice; dabbler, dilettante; layman, nonprofessional

Other Fine Arts Terms

Gothic, baroque, bas-relief, limn, oeuvre, pastiche, rococo, sfumato

ARTIST Defined for English Language Learners

artist

noun

Definition of artist for English Language Learners

: a person who creates art : a person who is skilled at drawing, painting, etc.
: a skilled performer
: a person who is very good at something

ARTIST Defined for Kids

artist

noun art·ist \ ˈär-tist \

Definition of artist for Students

1 :a person skilled in one of the arts (as painting, music, or writing)

2 :a person who is very good at something

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