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 As Sparrow prepared to open the installation, ARTnews spoke to the artist about her fascination with the everyday and the role of nostalgia in her work. — Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026 The painting that decorates the ceiling, Apollo Slaying the Serpent Python, was created by the artist Eugène Delacroix. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026 The company worked with VFX artists to create a visual likeness of Wuornos, based on archival photos and video footage. — Peter White, Deadline, 22 July 2026 Hollister will also partner with artists and creators throughout the weekend. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for artist

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Under the heady ride of turf expert Hector Berrios, Gold Phoenix saved ground inside, held off 3-5 favorite Formidable Man down the stretch and caught Cabo Spirit near the wire to win the $250,000 Grade II Eddie Read Stakes.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
While beneficial, some experts suggest alternatives like 529 plans might offer better tax treatment for gains if not receiving the seed money.

— Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of expert

Noun

Some scholars have pushed back against claims that Nyong’o’s casting is historically inaccurate, because Helen of Troy is a mythological figure and the ancient Greeks did not have a modern concept of race.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Buddhist monks, pilgrims, and scholars became some of the earliest cultural ambassadors between the two regions.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Definition of scholar

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Neal received his master’s in computer science from Stanford in 2016, and less than a year later launched Curai.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Mack has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the Catholic University of America and a doctorate in education from the University of Miami.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of master

Noun

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
Just two weeks after Bob Dylan guitarist Doug Lancio vanished from the tour and was replaced by jazz virtuoso Julian Lage, Bob Britt — who has played guitar in Dylan’s band since 2019 — has apparently left the group as well.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 June 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

This episode is classic Family Guy, boasting a memorable cameo from Playboy guru Hugh Hefner, plenty of cutaway comedy, and even more cultural references that will leave you laughing.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
This recipe guru said much of his what makes it onto the menu is trial and error.

— Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

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