artistry
noun
art·ist·ry
ˈär-tə-strē 
1
: artistic quality of effect or workmanship
the artistry of his novel
2
: artistic ability
the artistry of the violinist
a lawyer's artistry in persuading juries
Examples of artistry in a Sentence
We admired the singer's artistry.
the artistry of her novel
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Painterly works of art Quilts, like rugs, are classic treasures that represent artistry that is utilitarian.
—Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 4 May 2026
While the name Precision sounds intense, this lip pencil is fine for artistry at every level, with a hydrating formula made with vitamin E, triglyceride, and cottonseed oil that frames the lips without a hint of feathering.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
More interesting than movies that are industrially silenced, though, are those made by original filmmakers working relatively freely and personally, who’ve smoothed out and glazed over their artistry of their own accord.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Artistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artistry. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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artistry
noun
art·ist·ry
ˈärt-ə-strē
1
: artistic quality of effect or skill
the artistry of her novel
2
: artistic ability
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