as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a pitcher who is a strikeout artist
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Recent Examples of artist
On the fifth floor is the atrium, where GM's deep ties with artist and Detroit native Harry Bertoia are on display with a dramatic steel sculpture.
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Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Every artist knows the struggle of maintaining a healthy balance between your work, your ego, and your ambition.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
The Incomplete Square by neon artist Stephen Antonakas was installed on the side of the 11-story apartment building in 1982 and showcases 8-foot lengths of red neon mounted on the building’s exterior.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
However, dozens of artists, celebrities, collaborators and more have shared tributes to the late guitarist.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
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Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Every artist knows the struggle of maintaining a healthy balance between your work, your ego, and your ambition.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
The Incomplete Square by neon artist Stephen Antonakas was installed on the side of the 11-story apartment building in 1982 and showcases 8-foot lengths of red neon mounted on the building’s exterior.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
However, dozens of artists, celebrities, collaborators and more have shared tributes to the late guitarist.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artist
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Brown shared a statement explaining his absence with CBS Mornings and Today as the remaining members of the cast — Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, and new design expert Jeremiah Brent — appeared without him.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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Here's what one expert had to say about the differences between planters and pots, which to use and why, and tips for potting and repotting your plants.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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Strategy scholars use related language when discussing foresight, sensemaking, and early awareness.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In 1972, filmmaker William Greaves reconvened a group of artists and luminaries from the Harlem Renaissance including musicians, playwrights, poets and scholars at Duke Ellington’s townhouse for an afternoon of reminiscing and rumination.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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In 2018, Spence received Jamaica’s National Medal for Science and Technology, and today, visitors to the Kingston distillery can journey through the Joy Spence Rum Experience to learn more about the life and legacy of Jamaica’s pioneering master blender.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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When, in 2019, Taylor’s label was purchased, the masters of her first six albums, including Reputation, were sold without her consent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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They were accompanied by vocal virtuosos Lucius and blues-rock rippers Judith Hill and Eric Krasno, each fixtures in the local music community trying to rebuild itself in the wake of the Eaton fire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Geese, a quartet of young rock virtuosos from Brooklyn, capture the vibe shift in freaky fidelity.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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For Sanders, the challenge will be balancing aggression and prudence , avoiding turnovers against a defense adept at disguising coverage, while still pushing the ball deep enough to challenge a typically conservative Browns offense.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Nov. 2025
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But if the destination is appealing and the driver adept, the journey is bound to be worth taking.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Don’t look too closely behind the curtain because the wizard isn’t a wizard at all.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Its lead character is Harry Dresden, a professional wizard operating out of the city of Chicago in a world where ghouls, ghosts, werewolves and vampires exist in the shadows of modern society.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Its light wash and frayed raw hem look reminds me of the pair the lifestyle guru wore, and the ankle-skimming length is great for showing off a cute pair of sneakers, booties, or slip-on sandals.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Mets are hopeful that Mendoza’s experience in the infield, plus the presence of bench coach and infield guru Kai Correa, helps Bichette.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Artist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artist. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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