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artistry

noun

ˈär-tə-strē

Definition of artistry

as in skill

subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something the high level of artistry involved in painting miniatures

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Recent Examples of artistry Just about all of their artistry is exerted on the script, which deftly intercuts between the time frames, advancing their plots in episodes that, though tersely dramatic, are superficial in their efficiency. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026 Each of these films meets the moment with artistry, authenticity, and vision. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026 As celebrity makeup artist and Tatcha global director of artistry and education Daniel Martin explains, your skin undertone is the color underneath the surface of your skin tone. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 While those examples seem to be politically motivated, a lot of it is just con-artistry. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artistry

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During the interview with TBPN, Karp argued that AI is changing which skills and perspectives are valuable in the workplace.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Netflix’s skills and training programs reached over 6,500 people in Korea between 2021 and 2025.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

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In Minor Black Figures, Taylor casts a sharp gaze on the New York art scene through the eyes of Wyeth, a young Black painter caught in the throes of creative struggle.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
During the first weekend of every month, certain cardholders can experience art, culture and history at no cost.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated October 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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