arts
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imaginative, creative, and nonscientific branches of knowledge considered collectively, esp as studied academically
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an arts degree
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See fine art
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cunning or crafty actions or plots; schemes
Example Sentences
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In Japanese, the word geisha means "person of the arts", and can refer to a woman or man trained in traditional Japanese performing arts.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
"But the Miyako Odori is a one-hour show in which geisha and maiko have the opportunity to showcase the arts they practise daily," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Mr. Matus is the arts and culture editor at the Washington Free Beacon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
My kid is in the arts and I hang out a lot with him and help him sing and perform.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Some lessons incorporate the arts, but do not incorporate the learning objectives and other criteria that fully integrate them, while others follow a deeper level of integration.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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