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
The situation has grown bleaker in the last decade and a half as commercial pressures have ramped up and media consolidation and digital shortsightedness have obliterated arts coverage.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
And in the years since, the Honeywells have quietly given back to the island, supporting the local arts community, food bank and animal shelter and giving scholarships through their foundation.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Why Air Fryers Work Toasting bread and bagels is really all about heat and moisture, according to Nadia Casaperalta, director of education for culinary arts at the Institute of Culinary Education.
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Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Native traditions of dance, storytelling, weaving, beading, pottery and other arts had remained pure and unchanged for generations.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
In May 2026, Powell announced the debut of her visual arts studio, By Kleine.
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Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The text appears to be a philosophical discussion of ethics, arts and human behavior, probably reflecting Stoic thought, the researchers say.
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
By developing tech skills online, these content creators are showing young girls that tech and science technology, engineering arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers are accessible and can be customized to fit their interests.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
Visual arts will play a prominent role throughout the weekend as well.
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J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
And in the years since, the Honeywells have quietly given back to the island, supporting the local arts community, food bank and animal shelter and giving scholarships through their foundation.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Why Air Fryers Work Toasting bread and bagels is really all about heat and moisture, according to Nadia Casaperalta, director of education for culinary arts at the Institute of Culinary Education.
—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Native traditions of dance, storytelling, weaving, beading, pottery and other arts had remained pure and unchanged for generations.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
In May 2026, Powell announced the debut of her visual arts studio, By Kleine.
—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The text appears to be a philosophical discussion of ethics, arts and human behavior, probably reflecting Stoic thought, the researchers say.
—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
By developing tech skills online, these content creators are showing young girls that tech and science technology, engineering arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers are accessible and can be customized to fit their interests.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
Visual arts will play a prominent role throughout the weekend as well.
—
J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arts
crafts
Noun
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Besides golf there is fishing, hiking, stargazing, croquet, crafts classes, fitness classes, clay shooting, axe throwing, archery, pickleball and even rock climbing.
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Teens can enjoy the Teens' Club, while younger kids (ages four to 12) have their own space for arts, crafts, and games.
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“Arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arts. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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