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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Kids in the pre-K through eighth grade bring the 1920s to life on stage, learning history through the arts and discovering something in themselves.
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Noel Brennan, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The spot is known for nurturing the arts through weekly live-music sessions and Havenfest, their annual birthday bash and creative showcase.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The specific terms of that trust aren’t publicly known, but his family foundation continues to support charitable causes tied to the arts, the environment and the engagement of young people in civic life.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
This is also a good day for social outings, fun diversions, sports events, the arts and playful activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noel Brennan, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The spot is known for nurturing the arts through weekly live-music sessions and Havenfest, their annual birthday bash and creative showcase.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The specific terms of that trust aren’t publicly known, but his family foundation continues to support charitable causes tied to the arts, the environment and the engagement of young people in civic life.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
This is also a good day for social outings, fun diversions, sports events, the arts and playful activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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