as in crafts
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
one of the country's finest practitioners of the art of cabinetmaking
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Recent Examples of arts
Kwiatt said experiences will include yoga and chair yoga, Pilates, tai chi, expressive arts, Reiki, breathwork, meditation and more.
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Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Located about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, Gainesville has city draws along with a branch of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, a nature center, visual arts center, and a history center.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
City officials said the partnership is part of broader efforts to boost San Francisco’s economic recovery through arts and culture, including initiatives to support live events and strengthen local institutions.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The private sector will need to pick up the slack for arts funding.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
More arts coverage Want to see more stories like this?
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The world’s first museum of AI arts, Dataland, is set to open to the public on June 20th.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
The team landed on Pioneer Works as their site, a cultural arts center based in Brooklyn, and the venue was a natural fit, according to Chang.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Nazarian said the relighting was part of broader efforts to invest in public spaces and support the local arts community.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Located about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, Gainesville has city draws along with a branch of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, a nature center, visual arts center, and a history center.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
City officials said the partnership is part of broader efforts to boost San Francisco’s economic recovery through arts and culture, including initiatives to support live events and strengthen local institutions.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The private sector will need to pick up the slack for arts funding.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
More arts coverage Want to see more stories like this?
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The world’s first museum of AI arts, Dataland, is set to open to the public on June 20th.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
The team landed on Pioneer Works as their site, a cultural arts center based in Brooklyn, and the venue was a natural fit, according to Chang.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Nazarian said the relighting was part of broader efforts to invest in public spaces and support the local arts community.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arts
crafts
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The April 12 bash featured Care Bears, cake and crafts and took place at the children’s play area Off The Wall in Los Angeles.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The market also sells groceries, artisanal crafts, and handcrafted products from throughout Mexico.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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