artiste

Example Sentences

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Entirely unconcerned with the client’s gustatory enjoyment, Lucy considers herself an artiste, creating food for unsophisticated palates, and Chao plays her with the utmost seriousness.

From New York Times

The "Police" frontman's residency at the Arconia is an inspired bit, allowing him to showcase his comedic chops along with embracing his reputation as a deadly serious, pompous artiste.

From Salon

“While Mr. Saint Laurent perhaps wasn’t the most modest person in the world,” he said, “I think he desperately wanted to be considered an artist. He was an artiste manqué.”

From New York Times

Despite such grand ambitions, Garfield does not come across as a pretentious artiste.

From Washington Post

James Dreyfus, another Notting Hill cast member, said he had been "one of the loveliest, most gentle artistes I've ever worked with".

From BBC