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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
It was made in a halcyon era before filmmakers consciously aligned themselves to a political position but proceeded toward art, unlike today.
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Armond White, National Review, 4 July 2025
Brewery Gulch and Main Street are home to boutiques, art galleries and historic bars, all within easy walking distance.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
However, few performers will share a similarity with how Matthew has organically developed such a broadly understandable and lifestyle-driven bridge between himself and his art.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
But as colors entered Rohan’s world over time, something serendipitous happened in my art as well.
—Nishant Jain, The Dial, 24 June 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 4 July 2025
Brewery Gulch and Main Street are home to boutiques, art galleries and historic bars, all within easy walking distance.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
However, few performers will share a similarity with how Matthew has organically developed such a broadly understandable and lifestyle-driven bridge between himself and his art.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
But as colors entered Rohan’s world over time, something serendipitous happened in my art as well.
—Nishant Jain, The Dial, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
Noun
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Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Kids can enjoy a magic show starring Christopher T. Magician and participate in various crafts and activities.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Majors that require quantitative and analytical skills, such as engineering, tend to lend the highest salaries within five years of graduation, according to data from the New York Fed.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Goodwill provides job seekers with free services like skills training, employment placement, career counseling at more than a dozen Career Solutions Centers.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
7 July 2025
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The proposal, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, was meant to stop India and China from financing Russia’s military through the oil trade.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Powell in attendance: Heat trade acquisition Norman Powell was in attendance, seated with Erik Spoelstra and the coaching staff across from the Heat bench.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Concerning handicrafts and textile making, silk and its products are protected in several Indian regions, for example Muga Silk from Assam, Uppada Jamdani sarees from Andhra Pradesh or Banarasi sarees from Uttar Pradesh.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The space is thoughtfully curated with local handicrafts like Thai kites and pottery, warm textures, and views over a private lagoon.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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