ARTIST Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

artist

noun

ˈär-tist

Definition of artist

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 Recognizing those forces in the world isn’t the same thing as interrogating them, and as a seasoned artist with real power in Hollywood, Gluck repeatedly mistakes implication for insight. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 That’s why artists Harris Alterman and Dave Ross are having a little fun in the subways by posting parody ads featuring taglines meant to turn the tables on AI. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Fewer slots means developing artists are competing with big names for dwindling opportunities. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The contest is a collaboration between Crankstart, the philanthropy run by Moritz and artist Harriet Heyman, and Lever for Change, a nonprofit that connects philanthropists to organizations. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artist

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Noun

China has a tradition of paternalistic government regulations meant to pre-empt potential problems, said Yolanda Ma, an expert on AI governance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
But experts agree that as long as the change is safe and age-appropriate, experimenting with personal style can be a healthy part of identity development.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of expert

Noun

Other interviewed legal scholars note the obvious conflict of interest of having a DA’s office investigate itself — and wonder about the lack of an independent investigation.

— The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
Malonga spoke of these students as not just scholars, but future diplomats for African cooking.

— Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of scholar

Noun

The scent, built around the traditionally feminine note of vanilla, was created by DSM-Firmenich master perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Alberto Morillas.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Williamson earned bachelor’s degrees in English and political science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, before completing a master’s degree in criminal justice while living in Germany.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of master

Noun

Each band member was a virtuoso on his instrument, four guys creating something compelling on their own, but fitting together like a super-sonic Tetris puzzle.

— Jonathan Schwartz, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Jones eventually embraced a broad swath of influences ranging from the inimitable Stevie Wonder to prog-rock virtuoso Keith Emerson.

— Dave Gil De Rubio, Daily News, 14 July 2026

Definition of virtuoso

Noun

Lest things get predictable, Tasjan’s adept at letting the music battle with the lyrics in a way that hints at how any experience is far more complex than we are led to believe.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Tech pioneer adept at shifting gears Atom Power was co-founded in 2015 by Kouroussis and Ryan Kennedy as a UNC Charlotte incubator, a project that started at the college before spinning off its own company and moving to the Lake Norman area.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026

Definition of adept

Noun

Hoult’s Gilderoy Lockhart a notoriously vain, boastful and fame-obsessed wizard well versed in Memory Charms who is recruited by Dumbledore as Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
But then they’re interrupted by Wil Wheaton, who’s a wizard in this universe.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of wizard

Noun

However, cooking show fans suspect that Meghan’s idea of becoming a Stewart successor might involve borrowing heavily from the guru.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
The lifestyle guru said her transition from actress to royal to TV personality doesn’t track.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of guru

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