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How does the noun art contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of art are artifice, craft, cunning, and skill. While all these words mean "the faculty of executing well what one has devised," art implies a personal, unanalyzable creative power.

the art of choosing the right word

Where would artifice be a reasonable alternative to art?

While the synonyms artifice and art are close in meaning, artifice suggests technical skill especially in imitating things in nature.

believed realism in film could be achieved only by artifice

When is it sensible to use craft instead of art?

In some situations, the words craft and art are roughly equivalent. However, craft may imply expertness in workmanship.

the craft of a master goldsmith

When could cunning be used to replace art?

The words cunning and art can be used in similar contexts, but cunning suggests ingenuity and subtlety in devising, inventing, or executing.

a mystery plotted with great cunning

When might skill be a better fit than art?

The meanings of skill and art largely overlap; however, skill stresses technical knowledge and proficiency.

the skill of a glassblower

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of art Objects on Main is your go-to shop for eclectic home décor, art, furniture, apparel, and more. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025 On Pace’s top floor, three of his art films will play in rotation on a long white wall of the gallery that faces the room’s sweeping window and step seating. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025 For an art department, for a production designer, set decorator, costume designer and a cinematographer and hair and makeup even, having those specifics and being able to have those conversations to that degree of specificity is great. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025 Around the same time Inciardi began installing her art machines on the East Coast, Stephanie Krim was launching her own project in Chicago called Good Things Vending. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for art
Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
Noun
  • Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 142 drones into the country overnight into Monday morning, of which around 100 were Shahed strike drones and the rest decoy craft.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • HoneyBee Sage's signature brewed teas and alcohol-free craft cocktails will be available.
    La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Martin’s energy onstage always skyrockets and his performance skills are undiminished.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Alfons Freij is a mobile defenceman with enough puck skill to impress, but whose decision-making needs improvement before being considered an NHL player.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • During peak times, trades can take minutes and cost more than $30, which is untenable for both retail users and professional traders.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Looking at individual stocks, Watches of Switzerland jumped 8% in early trade following a trading update and a stock upgrade by Deutsche Bank.
    Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Enjoy the exhibits: This year, they’re divided into culinary arts, hobbies and handicrafts, horticulture, livestock, table settings, visual arts, wine and woodworking.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 19 July 2025

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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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