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 Even as a teen-ager, Shirley was already well on the way to artistic self-definition. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2019, De Roover’s artistic work started getting attention. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Beyond the town’s artistic offerings, Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest and an easy day trip from Indianapolis, draws visitors with more than 90 miles of hiking and biking trails twisting through blazing forests. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Mizell, who was born and raised in Miami, didn’t start his artistic career in woodworking. — Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artistic

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cultural

Adjective

What’s more, Reid and Sherrell said, condescension from medical providers over cultural beliefs or practices can be a death knell for public health.

— Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Walking in the Footsteps of the Haiku Master Walk Japan offers a range of walks and has been leading small groups since 1992, on trips that are deeply cultural and, to varying degrees, challenging.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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