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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 This approach emphasizes creativity, artistry, and Italian heritage, connecting with talent and culture rather than just commercial breaks. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 While the article is specifically about screenwriting, the general advice — that while every department on a film is an art form, our individual artistry sometimes has to take a backseat to the project’s larger needs — is applicable to anyone working in film and TV. — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 23 June 2026 But, the West Germans looked like dogs chasing cars as the swift Algerians, smarting from the Germans’ strutting arrogance, flowed to a 2-1 upset at Gijón that brought appreciation for Algeria’s audacity and artistry. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for artistry

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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.

— Rina Nakano, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Those types of players are still enormously valuable because many of their skills are always valuable.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

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Loyalty may be a lost art in some workplaces, but that doesn’t mean it’s lost its value.

— Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
At one point, Weist describes uncovering that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani maintained a fine-art photography practice while simultaneously waging a highly public censorship battle against the Brooklyn Museum.

— Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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