Artist synonyms | Best 79 synonyms for artist

artiste

The definition of an artiste is a skilled public performer or entertainer.

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virtuoso

A person displaying great technical skill in some fine art, esp. in the performance of music

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maestro

The definition of a maestro is a master in an art.

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artisan

The definition of an artisan is a skilled worker or craftsman.

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commercial artist

A creative worker in the fine arts

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geisha

A Japanese girl or woman who is trained to entertain professional or social gatherings of men with conversation, dancing, and singing.

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miniaturist

A person who creates or collects miniature figurines (such as dolls).

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illustrator

A person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines)

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composer

Especially, one who composes music.

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sculptor

(Astronomy) A dim spring constellation of the southern sky. It lies between Aquarius and Phoenix and lies in the direction of the southern pole of the Milky Way.

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calligrapher

One who practices calligraphy

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creator

(Religion) a god who created the Universe.

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actress

(Now rare) A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense). [from 16th c.]

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caricaturist

A person who draws caricatures.

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specialist

A person who specializes in a particular field of study, professional work, etc.

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potter

(Idiomatic, biblical) God, the creator.

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proficient

A person who exhibits such competence; an expert.

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mime

An actor or actress skilled in pantomime.

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inventor

One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.

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musician (related)

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filmmaker (related)

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ceramicist (related)

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photographer (related)

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singer

A person or thing that singes

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practitioner of the arts

A creative worker in the fine arts

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belletrist

A person who writes or is concerned with belles-lettres

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interpreter

The definition of an interpreter is a person or a computer program that translates from one language to another so that people who speak different languages can communicate.

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handicraftsman

A practitioner of a handicraft, usually male.

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professional

An expert.

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con-man

Alternative spelling of conman.

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star

The star key on a telephone:

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painter

A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.

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portraitist

A person who makes portraits, especially a painter or photographer.

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colorist

A person who uses colors

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printmaker (related)

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prima-donna

The leading woman soloist in an opera company.

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architect

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

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expert

An individual of recognized knowledge in a particular topic, typically confirmed by academic standing and publications, who is called upon by one of the parties to testify in court as to his or her opinion of the underlying facts. Also referred to as expert witness.

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craftsman

The definition of a craftsman is an artist or someone who is extremely skilled at a trade or an art or craft.

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artificer

A military engineer.

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contriver

A person who contrives; a schemer or planner

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skilled hand

A highly skilled workman

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genius

Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.

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crook

A bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure.

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