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Recent Examples of artists
The creative industries are on the front lines, with authors, artists, and musicians filing dozens of lawsuits against major AI companies for copyright infringement.
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Alice Xiang, Time, 6 May 2026
Their works will be among those of more than 100 artists and collectives who were handpicked by the late curator Koyo Kouoh and her team.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Jennifer is a singular filmmaker, who brings a distinct, cinematic vision that elevates the material, while Goodfellas act as true curators – champions of great art and the artists behind it.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
More than 4,000 artists and entertainment industry workers, including Bryan Cranston, Noah Wyle, Kristen Stewart and Jane Fonda, have signed an open letter warning about the dangers of the merger with Paramount.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
On Wednesday, dissident artists Pussy Riot stormed the Russian pavilion while waving Ukrainian flags and calling for disobedience.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 May 2026
That Forever is being released on Numbers, an early home for artists like SOPHIE and Rustie, practically feels like a foregone conclusion.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
The reasons behind the changes vary, with some artists citing health issues and others hinting at a lack of audience interest.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
In 2006, Mary-Mitchell Campbell joined forces with a group of Juilliard students to found Artists Striving to End Poverty, which helps young artists find their voice, which has since been rebranded as Arts Ignite.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Alice Xiang, Time, 6 May 2026
Their works will be among those of more than 100 artists and collectives who were handpicked by the late curator Koyo Kouoh and her team.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Jennifer is a singular filmmaker, who brings a distinct, cinematic vision that elevates the material, while Goodfellas act as true curators – champions of great art and the artists behind it.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
More than 4,000 artists and entertainment industry workers, including Bryan Cranston, Noah Wyle, Kristen Stewart and Jane Fonda, have signed an open letter warning about the dangers of the merger with Paramount.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
On Wednesday, dissident artists Pussy Riot stormed the Russian pavilion while waving Ukrainian flags and calling for disobedience.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 May 2026
That Forever is being released on Numbers, an early home for artists like SOPHIE and Rustie, practically feels like a foregone conclusion.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
The reasons behind the changes vary, with some artists citing health issues and others hinting at a lack of audience interest.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
In 2006, Mary-Mitchell Campbell joined forces with a group of Juilliard students to found Artists Striving to End Poverty, which helps young artists find their voice, which has since been rebranded as Arts Ignite.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artists
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Some experts recommend keeping your AC no more than 20°F cooler than outdoor temperatures to maximize system efficiency without sacrificing comfort.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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That’s led to a stark split between Wall Street analysts and energy experts, who have been warning that oil supplies could head off a cliff in the coming months or even weeks, dragging the global economy down in the process.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Other Democrats and some legal scholars have expressed similar concerns.—
Andrew Chung,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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But legal scholars and redistricting experts say the ruling could also have consequences in California’s city hall, school board and county supervisor races.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Smythe played in several rock bands in New Zealand and has a masters in screen composition from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Tragically, most of the multi-track masters from the Kinks recording sessions in the 1960s have been lost.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 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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Other guitar virtuosos might crave at least a little downtime between concluding a Las Vegas concert residency with one band and launching a national tour with another band, not but Joe Satriani.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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QuickBooks Workforce offers help with setup through wizards and other guides, online support, and personalized assistance from Intuit payroll experts.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Peptides, which are short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks of proteins, have gained popularity among wellness influencers and fitness gurus as a means of building muscle, healing injuries or appearing younger.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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This October marks the festival’s inaugural run in Miami Beach, but the event is already poised to become a must-attend affair for everyone from independent creatives to brand executives, corporate gurus and scrappy upstarts.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Artists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artists. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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