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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
The body art is a purple, red, yellow, green, and blue scribble—quite abstract expressionist.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026
The Autry Museum of the American West — after merging with the Southwest Museum of the American Indian in 2003 and since stewarding its collection of Indigenous art and artifacts — debuted a $32-million, 100,000-square-foot facility in Burbank in October 2022.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
And universality — that's the real goal of art, no?
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 10 May 2026
This spring, the Japanese art of surrendering to the chef’s hand is experiencing a renaissance in W1.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026
The Autry Museum of the American West — after merging with the Southwest Museum of the American Indian in 2003 and since stewarding its collection of Indigenous art and artifacts — debuted a $32-million, 100,000-square-foot facility in Burbank in October 2022.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
And universality — that's the real goal of art, no?
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 10 May 2026
This spring, the Japanese art of surrendering to the chef’s hand is experiencing a renaissance in W1.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
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And with it, brothers Peter, David and Jack Baker have for 12 years cultivated a craft distillery in Litchfield, yes with a still that, to an outsider, could resemble art or a science project, and a tasting room loaded with tasty liquor, maple syrup and plenty of swag.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Local students have organized service projects including book collections and craft activities for children undergoing treatment.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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But that trauma has passed, allowing Reilly to show off her riding skills in the new series.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Soon after my arrival, our experienced local guide Jorge rolled out the big map and planned the perfect itinerary for our short stay, catering to our preferences and skill level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The latest impasse leaves the ceasefire between the two sides in an increasingly uncertain place as the global economy gets hit by the war’s impact on trade.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The trade for Pittman and the drafting of Bernard could provide Rodgers with more big-play options after teams loaded up to stop DK Metcalf last year.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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