as in crafts
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
one of the country's finest practitioners of the art of cabinetmaking
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Recent Examples of arts
Many neurodivergent individuals enjoy arts and cultural experiences deeply.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
But employment in sectors like arts and entertainment, where few immigrants work, also fell sharply.
—Michael Sasso, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Christine Martinez of Arts and Culture San Diego said arts groups just want their funding to remain the same.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
As well, Stanford Live has had a long and deep commitment to arts education across the Bay area, particularly within the Palo Alto, Ravenswood and Redwood City school districts.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Sofia Montoya-Deck graduated from Hood College in May with a degree in communication arts and a minor in business administration.
—Molly Fellin Spence, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
He was rehired as a language-arts teacher in 2009.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
This is your arts and culture news for the week.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Sure, there are hundreds of arts festivals throughout the South, but An Appalachian Summer celebrates such an array of highbrow and grassroots folks alike.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
But employment in sectors like arts and entertainment, where few immigrants work, also fell sharply.
—Michael Sasso, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Christine Martinez of Arts and Culture San Diego said arts groups just want their funding to remain the same.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
As well, Stanford Live has had a long and deep commitment to arts education across the Bay area, particularly within the Palo Alto, Ravenswood and Redwood City school districts.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Sofia Montoya-Deck graduated from Hood College in May with a degree in communication arts and a minor in business administration.
—Molly Fellin Spence, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
He was rehired as a language-arts teacher in 2009.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
This is your arts and culture news for the week.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Sure, there are hundreds of arts festivals throughout the South, but An Appalachian Summer celebrates such an array of highbrow and grassroots folks alike.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arts
crafts
Noun
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Every room features fun and quirky touches, from an oversized mural by Mexican artist Ivan Aguirre to an infinity mirror installation over the bed filled with traditional Mexican crafts called alebrijes and miniature toys.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Also enjoy tours of the Nectar Garden, lively puppet shows, special presentations about pollinators, family-friendly nature crafts and live music.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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“Arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arts. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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