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ArtsD

ArtsD

8.9
A university gives a degree as an honor for work in the arts
  • noun
  • Formal
: ArtsD
  • Many universities confer the honorary ArtsD on distinguished artists and scholars.

Examples

  • She was thrilled to receive an ArtsD from her alma mater in recognition of her achievements.

  • His contributions to literature were acknowledged with an ArtsD during the graduation ceremony.

  • She received an ArtsD for her contributions to literature.

  • The university grants ArtsDs to distinguished artists.

  • Many universities confer the honorary ArtsD on distinguished artists and scholars.

  • His contributions to literature were acknowledged with an ArtsD during the graduation ceremony.

  • She was thrilled to receive an ArtsD from her alma mater in recognition of her achievements.

Synonyms

D.A.
vsArtsD
  • Specialized
24 9.0

A university degree for people who teach in an arts or science subject

is an honorary arts award rather than a teaching-focused doctorate
honorary degree
vsArtsD
  • Formal
10 4.6

A title a university gives to show respect for someone's work without study or exams

is limited to arts subjects rather than any honored field
Doctor of Arts
vsArtsD
  • Specialized
1 7.1

A high-level degree for study or achievement in arts and humanities

is focused on arts specifically and usually given as an honor
Doctor of Fine Arts
vsArtsD
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A special degree that a university gives to people for work in the fine arts

is broader in arts focus rather than only fine arts

Surface Forms

ArtsD singular
ArtsDs plural

Etymology

ArtsD is short for Doctor of Arts, literally a 'doctor' title for the 'arts'. That's why an ArtsD is a degree given to honour someone's work in the arts, often as an honorary award.