artiste

[ ahr-teest; French ar-teest ]

noun

, plural ar·tistes [ahr-, teests, arteest].

1. an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.

artiste

/ artist; ɑːˈtiːst /

noun

1. an entertainer, such as a singer or dancer
2. a person who is highly skilled in some occupation

   a hair artiste

Word History and Origins

Origin of artiste¹

From French, dating back to 1815–25; artist

Synonym Study

See artist.

Example Sentences

But fashion critics everywhere do get to watch their favourite actors, artistes and influencers walk a lengthy red carpet.

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Some believe the artistes themselves and their management agencies have facilitated a "false intimacy" between idols and fans.

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Though both governments have restricted cultural exports in recent years, artistes from the countries have often collaborated on various projects.

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"During episodes of high political tensions, a lot of reason and rationality is suspended and people get provoked by everything. So artistes need to be sensitive in dealing with the situation."

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"I have not seen the clip, but I insist on the right of the artiste to deploy dance in a religious setting as a fundamental given," Soyinka said.

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Related Words

• artist
• composer
• conductor
• entertainer
• instrumentalist
• performer
• player
• soloist
• virtuoso
• vocalist