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• plural of art.

arts

British  

/ ɑːts /

plural noun

1. 1. imaginative, creative, and nonscientific branches of knowledge considered collectively, esp as studied academically

   2. ( as modifier )

      an arts degree

2. See fine art

3. cunning or crafty actions or plots; schemes

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Explanation

The arts are subjects that you study in school which have some artistic or social aspect, rather than being purely practical or job-related. If you major in English and minor in music, you're studying the arts. University subjects and separate colleges — and often even the degrees they award — are sometimes divided into arts and sciences. The arts include things like dance and photography, but also subjects such as Latin or religion. Sciences include, obviously, science, but also more professional and occupational studies. The root of arts is the Latin ars, "art."

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While looking for a host venue, Flores approached his old colleague Rafael Gonzalez, the CEO of Grand Performances, an arts organization dedicated to organizing free concerts and events in Downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Addressed to Burnham and the arts minister Lisa Nandy, the petition posted by activist group Good Law Project claimed Arday's death was "the direct, foreseeable and foreseen result of press harassment".

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

Ms. Cole, the author of the memoir ‘After Great Pain: A New Life Emerges,’ writes on books and arts for the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

Salisbury was colorful: A mixed martial arts enthusiast, he once appeared at the agency’s headquarters with his face bruised and eye blackened from a recent bout.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

As I walk into language arts, he takes one glance at me and says, “I’m going to guess you’re not in the mood to talk today?”

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone