ARTISTIC Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

artistic

adjective

är-ˈti-stik

Definition of artistic

as in cultural

of or relating to the fine arts funding for artistic endeavors is crucial if the city is to survive and prosper

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Recent Examples of artistic The challenge, then, is to create models that can recognize facial constants regardless of changes introduced through artistic practice. — Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Bronze Blossom follows this philosophy by combining practical cutting performance with artistic craftsmanship. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 Whether Perfecth is a liberating exercise in artistic freedom or an outright fanbase-annihilation maneuver remains to be seen. — Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026 The 500-piece collection reflects the Black writers who have shaped her intellectual and artistic growth. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artistic

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cultural

Adjective

For Gen Z, that invitation could come through a concert or a collaboration with a favorite cultural figure.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
But the organization’s leaders also attributed the decline to a deeper cultural shift to the right within the tech community.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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