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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Walton’s journey in the arts began at six years old, starting with dance and quickly ascending to performing alongside Janet Jackson on her comeback tour, as well as at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, The X Factor, and the Radio Disney Music Awards.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Russia pulled out of the 2022 edition of the arts Biennale after invading Ukraine War and did not attend the event in 2024.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 May 2026
There were two Bösendorfer pianos in the arts complex that included the opera house, and a transport company had moved the wrong one.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Their names have special meanings Kidman's father first suggested Sunday's name in honor of the Australian patron of the arts, Sunday Reed.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Russia pulled out of the 2022 edition of the arts Biennale after invading Ukraine War and did not attend the event in 2024.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 May 2026
There were two Bösendorfer pianos in the arts complex that included the opera house, and a transport company had moved the wrong one.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Their names have special meanings Kidman's father first suggested Sunday's name in honor of the Australian patron of the arts, Sunday Reed.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 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 8 May. 2026.
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