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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
After being picked up earlier this year at a barn sale in the Hamptons for just $50 dollars by an eagle-eyed art dealer, a painting later revealed to be a rare artwork by Emily Carr has sold at auction in Toronto for $250,000 ($349,000 CAD), the CBC reports.
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 22 Nov. 2024
According to Bacardi, 71% of bartenders have been using culinary arts as inspiration when deciding what new drink to concoct.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
For a country three times the size of Texas, rich with culture, art and nature, the figure is a perfect encapsulation of the problem with overtourism: people descending on one or two main points while dozens of splendid places remain largely under the radar.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Exhibits showcase an unflinching look at the dangerous art of extracting minerals from the earth.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 22 Nov. 2024
According to Bacardi, 71% of bartenders have been using culinary arts as inspiration when deciding what new drink to concoct.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
For a country three times the size of Texas, rich with culture, art and nature, the figure is a perfect encapsulation of the problem with overtourism: people descending on one or two main points while dozens of splendid places remain largely under the radar.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Exhibits showcase an unflinching look at the dangerous art of extracting minerals from the earth.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
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It’ll be shot medium format with a fish-eye lens all perfect — that alone is a craft in itself.Lee Spielman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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This tiered stand is great for creating layered Hors d'oeuvres offerings and perfecting the craft of presentation.Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hadid showed off her real-life equestrian skills during the episode, and previously shared on social media that she's been riding in horse competitions.Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Bro Code bosses talk a big game about its socially revolutionary impact, but participants in my research felt thwarted when trying to use their technical skills to serve others.Coleen M. Carrigan, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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In a recent lawsuit, a mother alleged negligence and deceptive trade practices involving Character.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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For these economies with already weak growth starting points, the drag on net trade and rerouting stemming from the levies will weigh heavily, according to BNP Paribas economists.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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The markets also offer handicrafts, ornaments, holiday decor, games and activities along with stalls of artisans like glassblowers, artists and potters.Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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At a couple of dozen stations, operators leaned over tabletops, engaged in various kinds of handicraft.James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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