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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One such group is The Red Well Foundation, which uses the arts to affect young people's lives positively.
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Speakers and panel discussions on the arts, culture and democracy in the auditorium.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Proceeds from this event benefit 17 nonprofit organizations across North County, supporting initiatives in youth development, education, the arts, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and community wellness.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Huang said even in a world dominated by AI journalism, the arts, and design are still going to matter.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Speakers and panel discussions on the arts, culture and democracy in the auditorium.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Proceeds from this event benefit 17 nonprofit organizations across North County, supporting initiatives in youth development, education, the arts, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and community wellness.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Huang said even in a world dominated by AI journalism, the arts, and design are still going to matter.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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 1 Jun. 2026.
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