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artful

[ahrt-fuhl] / ˈɑrt fəl /


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We’re still picnicking under piñatas, and some of us still gather at newsstands to flip through artful magazines and meet like-minded strangers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Michael Fernandez’s artful and intrepid cinematography was the best I saw all fest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Wouldn’t it be like this subtly sly author if the announcement turned out to be a narrative conceit—one last artful trick to cheat the end from arriving?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“The Chronology of Water,” on the other hand, is a wholly unforgettable turn for Stewart, who lets her actors do all the storytelling while she remains laser-focused on exploring artful and stylish new storytelling modes.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

“Me loves Parpar,” said the artful one, preparing to climb the paternal knee and revel in forbidden joys.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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