artistry

noun

art·​ist·​ry ˈär-tə-strē How to pronounce artistry (audio)
Synonyms of artistrynext
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 Otis trio, three bronze statues installed in 1920, were the artistry of the renowned Russian sculptor Paul Troubetzkoy. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Both projects prove that artistry doesn’t have to be costly; both designs had modest budgets and rich ambitions. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026 These two proprietary technologies are the scientific artistry behind their all-day curl hold. Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026 Look for ways to add joy to your life, whether that looks like taking more breaks or weaving artistry into your to-do list. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026 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 7 Apr. 2026.

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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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