artiste
Americannoun
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artistes
plural
noun
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an entertainer, such as a singer or dancer
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a person who is highly skilled in some occupation
a hair artiste
Synonym Usage
See artist.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of artiste
From French, dating back to 1815–25; see origin at artist
Example Sentences
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Key and Basden have a fantastic comic rapport, playfully exploring the stereotypes of the British eccentric and grumpy artiste.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
Nigerian artiste Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also known as Ayra Starr, fell on stage while performing her hit song.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2022
But others see in his experimentation the creative potential that marks him as an artiste with original gifts.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2022
The "Police" frontman's residency at the Arconia is an inspired bit, allowing him to showcase his comedic chops along with embracing his reputation as a deadly serious, pompous artiste.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2022
As I understand it, at first Doña Charito was insulted at the de la Torre request: she was an artiste; she took on apprentices, not children.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
Though in these cases the formal names of these artistes remain male.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The controversy has also highlighted disparities within the industry, where junior artistes and crew often have little negotiating power.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
"Then you have to prop it up with junior artistes, which is an additional expenditure besides catering, electricity, vanity vans and bouncers."
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
"During episodes of high political tensions, a lot of reason and rationality is suspended and people get provoked by everything. So artistes need to be sensitive in dealing with the situation."
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2023
"Courtesy to fellow artistes," said Captain Nips, refusing the money.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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