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artistry

American  
[ahr-ti-stree] / ˈɑr tɪ stri /

noun

  1. artistic workmanship, effect, or quality.

  2. artistic ability.

artistry British  
/ ˈɑːtɪstrɪ /

noun

  1. artistic workmanship, ability, or quality

  2. artistic pursuits

  3. great skill

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Etymology

Origin of artistry

First recorded in 1865–70; artist + -ry

Example Sentences

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A new book explores the life, legacy and artistry of Xavier ‘X’ Atencio, whose work as an early Walt Disney Imagineer is still felt today at Disneyland.

From Los Angeles Times

Coming to my last question for you, how did this album impact your life 30 years later and impact your artistry?

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe the heights of artistry are best achieved when they aren’t reserved for galleries but instead are modeled in all corners of life.

From The Wall Street Journal

The assembled liturgical objects, save one, bear witness to the highest levels of European artistry and craftsmanship of the period.

From The Wall Street Journal

No machine can match the artistry, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

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