Definition of artisticnext
as in cultural
of or relating to the fine arts funding for artistic endeavors is crucial if the city is to survive and prosper

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Recent Examples of artistic The nine-month incubator program supports the development of new artistic works at the intersection of Judaism and the ecological crisis. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Courrèges begins a new chapter with Drew Henry as its artistic director. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026 He is expected to become music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic later this year. City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 The United States not only encourages artistic expression, it’s enshrined in the Constitution, under the First Amendment’s freedom of speech and assembly. Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artistic
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cultural
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  • Think somewhere with extraordinary food and deep cultural texture, ideally with someone special.
    Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • While organizers and city leaders tout the economic and cultural impact of the event, nearby residents say road closures, limited park access, and high noise levels disrupt daily life in an area that has grown increasingly residential.
    Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026

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“Artistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artistic. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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