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

Though artists began moving into the quarter in the 1980s, the arts presence in the area started to grow and become noticeable only after the opening of the Vieille Charité cultural complex. —The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025

But Sanlorenzo’s commitment to the arts, which started with an installation at Art Basel, has outstripped its competitors. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 June 2025

The event brought together celebrities, prominent voices from media, entertainment, culture, and the arts. —Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025

Their philanthropy goes beyond signing checks, with Sandra Berman in particular serving on multiple boards that reflect her interests, from health care to the arts to education. —Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025

Rhymes for the arts

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