Synonyms of arts

arts

noun

plural of art

as in crafts

an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands

one of the country's finest practitioners of the art of cabinetmaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crafts
• skills
• trades
• handicrafts
• handcrafts
• professions
• occupations
• vocations
• métiers
• callings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arts

Cerutti has had a long career in French public arts, having served as the Centre Pompidou’s managing director and as chief of staff to the minister of culture, and in the auction houses. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Sociologist Stulberg argues that despite substantial barriers, creatives and athletes are changing American culture through their contributions to arts, sports and politics, working to win the culture war for LGBTQ+ social justice. — Gina Webb, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Sarah Cifarelli, the LAX arts program director, was thrilled when Sonia-Wallace reached out about doing an installation at the airport. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

There was a time in this country when arts criticism was valued as a worthwhile pursuit unto itself, as opposed to a wonky and unreliable component of the promotional apparatus. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

The property has a Kids’ Zone with arts, crafts, and games, as well as a slopeside outdoor pool with two giant hot tubs. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

There’s an art historian named Bevis Hillier and he’s credited with taking that phrase, ‘arts décoratifs,’ and turning it into Art Deco. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The program is open to rising public high school juniors (entering 10th grade in September 2026) with an interest in arts, media, design or journalism in the New York City area. — Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

The space also displays visual art from the local arts community, including a 24-foot dragon sculpture that hangs from the ceiling. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026