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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Recipients span a wide range of fields, including politics, public service, the arts, science, civil rights, journalism, and humanitarian work.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In the arts, legends like Frank Sinatra, Martin Scorsese, and Sophia Loren left an indelible mark on music and film.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Make every effort to enjoy the arts, fun flirtations, social outings, sports events and fun activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Attendance is free with proceeds benefiting the Artisan Alliance at Wishing Spring scholarship, which offers continuing support to high school students who pursue the arts in college.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In the arts, legends like Frank Sinatra, Martin Scorsese, and Sophia Loren left an indelible mark on music and film.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Make every effort to enjoy the arts, fun flirtations, social outings, sports events and fun activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Attendance is free with proceeds benefiting the Artisan Alliance at Wishing Spring scholarship, which offers continuing support to high school students who pursue the arts in college.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
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“The arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20arts. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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