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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
Additionally, the High already possesses as a collection strength other examples South African art.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Beside me were two-ton custom jigs and dozens of shipping mounts resembling modern art.
—Michael Jones McKean, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
Advertisement But dishonesty of this nature does not yield good art—at least, not truthful art.
—Esther Lin, Time, 12 June 2025
His incredibly detailed lithographic art, often of the surgical theater, greeted everyone who stepped through his office doors.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Beside me were two-ton custom jigs and dozens of shipping mounts resembling modern art.
—Michael Jones McKean, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
Advertisement But dishonesty of this nature does not yield good art—at least, not truthful art.
—Esther Lin, Time, 12 June 2025
His incredibly detailed lithographic art, often of the surgical theater, greeted everyone who stepped through his office doors.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
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Opening July 6, Fragonard’s latest museum in Arles is the story of two dynasties united by friendship, a love for heirloom crafts and a knack for collecting.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Getting to the knockout phase will take guile as much as craft, something the Dutch boast in abundance.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The local event is part of a yearly nationwide ham radio open house, during which more than 40,000 amateur radio clubs throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate its science, skill, and service to communities and the nation.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Field researchers thrive on a specific set of skills and attributes: resilience, self-reliance, creative problem-solving, and the ability to focus on the moment to decide what needs to be done.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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German Marquez leads trade parade; hands off Ezequiel Tovar, Hunter Goodman Grading The Week: Shedeur Sanders needs to slow down.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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But Cate mentioned obvious areas of interest such as housing, infrastructure, regulations, taxes and fees, trade and the overall cost of living.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The space is thoughtfully curated with local handicrafts like Thai kites and pottery, warm textures, and views over a private lagoon.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Her first creations, a diamond necklace and earrings in a fan motif, referenced her family’s roots in eastern Nigeria, where making fans, especially in raffia and leather, is a traditional handicraft.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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