artiste

[ahr-teest, ar-teest]

noun

plural

artistes 

1. an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.

artiste

/ artist, ɑːˈtiːst /

noun

1. an entertainer, such as a singer or dancer

2. a person who is highly skilled in some occupation

   a hair artiste

Word History and Origins

Origin of artiste¹

From French, dating back to 1815–25; artist

Synonym Study

See artist.

Example Sentences

"She leaves us the legacy of a free and inspired woman both as a woman and as an artiste," Savry told AFP news agency.

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Cultural experts say that this reinvention, both in music and fashion, has its roots in Western pop-culture as most of the artistes live and perform in the West.

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In South Korea, it is "extremely tough" for artistes to recover when they do something that puts a crack in their "idol" image, says K-pop columnist Jeff Benjamin.

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Key and Basden have a fantastic comic rapport, playfully exploring the stereotypes of the British eccentric and grumpy artiste.

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But fashion critics everywhere do get to watch their favourite actors, artistes and influencers walk a lengthy red carpet.

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