artistic

adjective

är-ˈti-stik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
Definition of artisticnext
as in cultural
of or relating to the fine arts funding for artistic endeavors is crucial if the city is to survive and prosper

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Recent Examples of artistic The appointment marks a new chapter for the Cape Town museum following the death of founding artistic director Koyo Kouoh earlier this year. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Dyangani Ose, who is currently the artistic director of the second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, is known for championing artists from Africa and its diaspora, as well as for her artistic vision and collaborative leadership style. — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Aug. 2026 This was hailed by many as an important victory in the struggle for freedom of artistic expression. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 How has your creative process changed since embarking on this new artistic journey ? — Adam Davidson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artistic
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cultural
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  • The merch trend suits a tech industry that has started to show more interest in cultural signifiers over the last few years.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Behind him is the main hall, built in 1697 and designated a prefectural cultural property, standing vigil against a slate-gray sky.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultural

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