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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
But Monet also injected some of that positive, punchy energy through transitions between chapter breaks with more poetic group shots and visual art with spoken word, stand-up, and speeches by Black women underneath.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Cudahy The City of Cudahy is slated to have a visit from Santa, hot cocoa, arts and crafts and live music in addition to its tree lighting.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Includes a veterans art exhibit and post-concert reception.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
In general, the character design and art direction is quite poor.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Cudahy The City of Cudahy is slated to have a visit from Santa, hot cocoa, arts and crafts and live music in addition to its tree lighting.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Includes a veterans art exhibit and post-concert reception.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
In general, the character design and art direction is quite poor.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for art
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Molson Coors identified a higher effective tax rate for the quarter due to a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to the divestment of certain U.S. craft businesses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bar Louie Free to all active and retired military veterans is a selection of Bar Louie half-pound craft burgers on a brioche bun.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lynch even started his own foundation to share the skill with others struggling with trauma and toxic stress.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Boxing classes can be a healthy way to help relieve stress, while also growing confidence in self-defense skills.Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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In 2023, China accounted for 98 percent of North Korea’s official trade volume.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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At 4-4, but with a Super Bowl window that the team believes is still wide open, the Niners made no major additions at the NFL trade deadline, adding only a depth defensive tackle (for a seventh-round draft pick two years from now).Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The gift shop will highlight handicrafts and art by local artists and artisans.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Forbes reached out to Silversea and is awaiting comment on the specifics, however according to the press release, the hotel’s amenities will include an expansive restaurant, as well as a bar, lounge, fitness center and gift shop that will feature handicrafts and art by local artisans.Michelle Gross, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/art. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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