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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His creative talents shine through 13 years of piano study and eight years of guitar, reflecting deep passion and discipline in the arts.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
That fight spurred obscenity charges against the arts center and its director, but a jury threw out those charges.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Her father, Jacob, the 4th Baron Rothschild, was known for his work in finance, the arts and philanthropy until his death early last year.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
That fund, now run by Stetson, supports education, the arts, accessibility and veterans’ initiatives.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
That fight spurred obscenity charges against the arts center and its director, but a jury threw out those charges.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Her father, Jacob, the 4th Baron Rothschild, was known for his work in finance, the arts and philanthropy until his death early last year.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
That fund, now run by Stetson, supports education, the arts, accessibility and veterans’ initiatives.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 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 21 Dec. 2025.
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