1
as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
one of the country's finest practitioners of the art of cabinetmaking
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as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
while some people see it simply as mindless fun or exercise, there is an art to skateboarding
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Recent Examples of art
Shoreditch Set in gritty but trendy East London, Shoreditch is a hot spot for young creatives; it’s filled with street art, talked-about restaurants, and nightlife.
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Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
And the 476% surge in searches for diamond art kits at Michaels this year is here to prove that.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Even the film’s animal characters paid homage to Korean culture, with Derpy the tiger inspired by the national animal and chokdo art, while Sassy the three-eyed magpie completed the traditional Korean artistic pairing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
In each interview, performers advocate for themselves and their art.
—CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
And the 476% surge in searches for diamond art kits at Michaels this year is here to prove that.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Even the film’s animal characters paid homage to Korean culture, with Derpy the tiger inspired by the national animal and chokdo art, while Sassy the three-eyed magpie completed the traditional Korean artistic pairing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
In each interview, performers advocate for themselves and their art.
—CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
Noun
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But Baker has a voracious appetite for learning his craft and is a prolific note-taker.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the documentary affords viewers raw access to the creation process, and the rare fascination of watching two leading artists at times out of their depth, figuring out new dimensions to their craft on the hoof, so to speak.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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The stories shared about Beard after his death focused as much on his qualities as a friend as on his skill as a football coach and his efforts to stand by and grow the women’s game.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Good social skills are becoming more and more important in today’s world, and those skills grow from connection and emotional safety.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
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He was acquired, along with closer Victor Vodnik, in a July 2023 trade with the Braves for reliever Pierce Johnson.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
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European businesses will be closely watching that meeting, as China is the EU’s second-largest goods partner with trade standing at $732 billion euros in 2024.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Objetos De Arte For handicrafts and decorative objects, head to Casa Chiqui, a boutique packed with treasures from founder Chiqui de Echavarría’s travels.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Also on Sundays, Mauerpark’s Flohmarkt is a sprawling expanse of vendors selling World War II–era memorabilia, vintage glassware, and handicrafts.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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