Meaning & use
artist
A person who creates paintings, drawings, sculptures, music, or other works valued for their creative and imaginative qualities.
See it in a sentence
The gallery displayed works by a local artist known for vivid, abstract landscapes.
She has dreamed of becoming a professional artist since she first picked up a paintbrush as a child.
A note on using this word
"Artist" most often implies visual art, but it also applies broadly to musicians, writers, and performers who show notable creative skill.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who is especially skilled at a particular activity, often used informally as praise.
With his calm explanations, the teacher was an artist at defusing classroom tension.
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