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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In addition to the arts, Seigle Foundation focuses on giving to nonprofits involved with food, education and housing issues.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Tabarrok pointed to the leisure economy itself as a preview of what comes next, noting the growth over time in sports, entertainment, and the arts.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
But serious passions today extend far beyond sports and the arts.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The Peabody Awards has revealed its 2026 nominees in the arts, children’s/youth, entertainment and interactive & immersive categories.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Tabarrok pointed to the leisure economy itself as a preview of what comes next, noting the growth over time in sports, entertainment, and the arts.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
But serious passions today extend far beyond sports and the arts.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The Peabody Awards has revealed its 2026 nominees in the arts, children’s/youth, entertainment and interactive & immersive categories.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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