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a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
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Recent Examples of artists
The idea arose when, as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western artists began to write and create art about the preconditions and reasons behind Russia’s actions.
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
For many people who stream music every day, how artists and rightsholders are paid is not a primary concern.
—Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The backstory Enviably located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 7th arrondissement, the property is housed in the former Hôtel Cayré, where artists and writers once resided.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The awards will now take place on February 26, instead of February 27, at the l’Olympia concert hall in Paris, presided over by Camille Cottin and presented by Benjamin Lavernhe with support from a variety of French cinema artists.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The activation will also host a Wear Longer workshop, featuring a panel of Bay Area artists exploring the intersection of longevity, creativity, and local customization culture.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
In recent years, the Grammys have put an extra spotlight on one or more recently deceased artists per year, sometimes as part of the In Memoriam spot and sometimes apart from it.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Across the twentieth century, New York magazines were powerful convening spaces—not just for readers but for journalists, artists, photographers, and literary writers.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Of course, artists such as Mondrian and Klimt would likely not have been aware of fractals, or the math that underpins them, but perhaps had an innate understanding of the subtle proportions all trees share, according to the researchers.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
For many people who stream music every day, how artists and rightsholders are paid is not a primary concern.
—Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The backstory Enviably located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 7th arrondissement, the property is housed in the former Hôtel Cayré, where artists and writers once resided.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The awards will now take place on February 26, instead of February 27, at the l’Olympia concert hall in Paris, presided over by Camille Cottin and presented by Benjamin Lavernhe with support from a variety of French cinema artists.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The activation will also host a Wear Longer workshop, featuring a panel of Bay Area artists exploring the intersection of longevity, creativity, and local customization culture.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
In recent years, the Grammys have put an extra spotlight on one or more recently deceased artists per year, sometimes as part of the In Memoriam spot and sometimes apart from it.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Across the twentieth century, New York magazines were powerful convening spaces—not just for readers but for journalists, artists, photographers, and literary writers.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Of course, artists such as Mondrian and Klimt would likely not have been aware of fractals, or the math that underpins them, but perhaps had an innate understanding of the subtle proportions all trees share, according to the researchers.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artists
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Harvard experts recommend eating more slowly and paying attention to each bite — without distractions like phones or TV — to better recognize fullness cues and avoid overeating.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Gambling addiction experts have credited the wide receiver for changing lives.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dempsey was one of 150 scholars selected from more than 5,800 applicants, representing 83 universities and 40 countries.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These results in economics ultimately vindicate foundational ideas in sociology—developed by scholars such as William Julius Wilson and Robert Sampson—that the concentration of disadvantage and social isolation worsen the effects of material disadvantage.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dogs kept some of their hierarchical instincts, replacing alpha wolves with their human masters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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JPMorgan Goes Live on Ethereum Taylor re-recorded her albums to her own masters.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
23 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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Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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Who were the ad wizards who came up with that one?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Industry gurus try to convince us that limits on investors – big or small – would be bad for housing.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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She’s curated a team of leading medical professionals, sports pros, and wellness gurus who customized programs that incorporate sleep, nutrition, physical therapy, chiropractic services, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Artists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artists. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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