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 Mandell never let his artistic seriousness stand in the way of his silliness. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 This edition is Andrew Mohsen’s first in the role of artistic director, replacing respected distributor and exhibitor Marianne Khoury who stepped down from the position earlier this year. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The fusion of Nathan’s absurdist artistic viewpoints creates something new and cinematic. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 The association, chaired by collector Laurent Dumas, manages all of Pointe des Arts on Île Seguin, with a mission to promote French artistic creation. — Sarah Belmont For Artnews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artistic

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cultural

Adjective

The cosmonauts plonked down on November 19th, 1965 in the Midlands market town of Rugby, a cultural backwater best known for the sport, the school, and wartime poet Rupert Brooke, in that order.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
When DeSantis took office and began assembling his team, Florida faced the same cultural pressures as the rest of the country.

— Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

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