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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

However, A Firmer Hand - which mixed artful indie rock and synth-pop with open, emotional lyrics regarding Hawk's relationships with various men - marked a step up for the singer, resulting in glowing reviews.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

“Difference Between,” a 23-minute world premiere by Matthew Neenan, holds the stage intriguingly until losing momentum and feeling strung out as it presents an artful, communal gathering that dwindles to a somewhat puzzling conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

“Well, Nephew,” he said with an artful swish of his robes, one that had taken him over a decade to perfect.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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