artiste
Americannoun
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
"I love the fact that she stayed in her lane, singing in her indigenous language and promoting her native Luba and its culture. This was very unique," said Ugandan reggae artiste Tshaka Mayanja.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 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
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
But fashion critics everywhere do get to watch their favourite actors, artistes and influencers walk a lengthy red carpet.
From BBC ● May 6, 2024
Some believe the artistes themselves and their management agencies have facilitated a "false intimacy" between idols and fans.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2024
They both endear us to the behind-the-scenes struggles of, well, the artist, or in this case, these floundering and far-less-talented artistes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
"Courtesy to fellow artistes," said Captain Nips, refusing the money.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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