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.

Examples of the arts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Bohemian Club was allegedly founded in San Francisco in 1872 by a group of journalists, artists and musicians who sought a place to gather and celebrate the arts. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Until now, those of us who have stood out in the arts have been the exception rather than the rule. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026

Playful times with kids, the arts, sports and opportunities for vacations or fun excursions are all excellent choices! —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026

In addition to tradition and history, the DNA of the arts has been drawn from symbols that have instilled in our consciousness unshakeable ideas. —Travis Whitlock, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for the arts

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• flowcharts
• imparts
• mouthparts
• ramparts
• restarts
• subparts
• sweethearts
• upstarts
• cartes
• carts
• charts