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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
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The company said passengers will leave the ship either aboard Zodiac craft carrying a maximum of five people or launch boats carrying up to 10 people under strict health protocols.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The 15-year-old enjoys crafts, as well as staying active through sports like softball, volleyball and track.—
The Star
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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The two-time Mirrorball winner was seen leaping high into the air and showed off her skills by performing a series of tricks including frontflips and backflips.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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This will be followed by a final period in Florence to learn the technique and historical evolution of egg tempera, to acquire ancient handweaving skills and expand her knowledge of its applications in the ecclesiastic context.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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In September, 2024, moments before the news of the trade that sent Towns to New York, in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round draft pick, Towns posted a tweet with three periods—an ellipsis.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Stewart, who made his major league debut with the Dodgers as a starter in 2016, returned to the club at the trade deadline as a reliever last season in a deal with the Minnesota Twins.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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