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as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
one of the country's finest practitioners of the art of cabinetmaking
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as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
while some people see it simply as mindless fun or exercise, there is an art to skateboarding
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Recent Examples of art
Now, the action star and filmmaker known for Hong Kong marital arts movies such as the Ip Man series, will step behind the camera to direct the project, the studio announced at its presentation at Cinemacon Tuesday.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
However — aside from gains seen in industries such as professional and business services, mining, and arts and entertainment — hiring activity was fairly unchanged for most sectors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
March 23, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. New York’s only all-classical music station WQXR (105.9 FM) returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a day of performances, dance workshops, arts and crafts and more.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
The categories are painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital art and video/animation.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
However — aside from gains seen in industries such as professional and business services, mining, and arts and entertainment — hiring activity was fairly unchanged for most sectors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
March 23, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. New York’s only all-classical music station WQXR (105.9 FM) returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a day of performances, dance workshops, arts and crafts and more.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
The categories are painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital art and video/animation.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
Noun
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Enjoy brunch, crafts, activities, a visit from the Spring Bunny and, for the first time, an egg hunt.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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All kids will have the opportunity to enjoy free games, crafts and face painting, as well as photos with the Easter Bunny.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Tuesday’s sneak peek, of course, also displayed Pitt’s driving skills.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This decision follows broader concerns over the economic impact of the trade war.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since then, Trump has introduced tariffs and the UK is keen to avoid measures that look like retaliation and risk sparking a trade war.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He’s been selling Kashmiri handicrafts since 2020, and in the last few years, interest in papier-mâché jewelry has surged on his platform.—
Fahad Shah,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Apr. 2025
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For many Joann faithfuls, though — serious hobbyists such as knitters, quilters and sewists of all levels — the closures represent something sadder and more significant: the loss of easily accessible materials, of community, and of a gateway to handicrafts.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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