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artist, artiste
artist (AR tist) (noun)
A person who is skilled in drawing, sculpture, painting, music, etc.: The paintings of the artist were displayed at the community center.
artiste (ar TEEST)
A skilled public performer or entertainer; especially, a singer or dancer: The artiste closed the concert with a new song.

When Katrina visited the dance artist at her studio, Claire recognized that she was a fine artiste in her interpretation of the music and choreography.

artiste (s) (noun), artistes (pl)
1. A public performer; such as, a dancer, singer, or other public performer.
2. Someone who aspires to being artistic or a person with artistic pretensions.
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