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artists later
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "artists later" is not correct and lacks clarity in written English.
It could potentially be used in a context where you are referring to artists who will be involved or mentioned at a later time, but it is vague. Example: "We will discuss the contributions of various artists later in the presentation."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Exact Expressions
15 human-written examples
Stephens said he had decided not to include any artists later than Hockney in the show.
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Mr. Ritchie and other artists later bought a building at 16 Desbrosses Street, where he now has his studio.
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Other noted modern artists later became associated with the group, including Vasudeo Gaitonde, Ram Kumar, Mohan Samant, Akbar Padamsee, Tyeb Mehta and Krishen Khanna.
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Burnett was just the most prominent and talented of a group of young, radical black film artists, later retrospectively dubbed the "LA Rebellion" movement.
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Mr. McDaniels's songs, including those he wrote for other artists later in his career, jumped from jazz to blues to ballads to gospel and could be peppered with cultural criticism and political protest.
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The recognition of the supreme merit of artists' later works is a crucial sign of critical engagement, because it reveals where criticism, far from objective analysis or sociology, descriptive nuance or consumer guidance, is most like love.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
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42 human-written examples
1427 Suzhou, China 1509 Shen Zhou, Wade-Giles romanization Shen Chou, courtesy name (zi) Qinan, literary name (hao) Shitian (born 1427, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China died 1509), Chinese artist who was a leading member of a group of scholar-artists later known as the Wu school (after Wu district).
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The celebrated Bristol artist later officially confirmed he created the piece.
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The celebrated Bristol artist later officially confirmed it was one of his works.
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You go for it, darling," his cousin Jon tells the makeup artist later, as he settles into the chair.
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In Britain surrealism was promoted by Roland Penrose (then an artist, later an art world panjandrum) and the anarchist critic Herbert Read (motto: "To hell with culture!").
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to artists who came after a certain period, ensure clarity by using phrases like "artists who followed" or "subsequent artists" instead of the ambiguous "artists later".
Common error
Avoid truncating phrases by leaving out necessary prepositions or relative pronouns. Saying "artists later" is incomplete. Instead, specify "artists who emerged later" or "artists in later years".
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85%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "artists later" functions as a noun phrase with an adverbial modifier. However, its grammatical correctness is questionable as noted by Ludwig, because it typically requires additional context or words to be fully understood.
Frequent in
News & Media
56%
Wiki
19%
Encyclopedias
9%
Less common in
Science
6%
Formal & Business
5%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "artists later" appears in various contexts, it is deemed grammatically incorrect by Ludwig AI because it lacks clarity without further context. It is best replaced with clearer alternatives such as "subsequent artists" or "artists who followed". The phrase is most frequently found in news and media, but careful consideration should be given to grammatical correctness and clarity when using it. Although the source quality is generally high, the grammatical issues lower its overall expert rating. Prioritize precision and explicitness in writing to avoid ambiguity. Using explicit language will help ensure your writing is easily understood.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
subsequent artists
Replaces "later" with a more formal adjective indicating sequence.
artists who followed
Uses a verb phrase to clarify the sequential relationship.
artists in later periods
Specifies the temporal aspect more explicitly.
artists of later generations
Focuses on generational succession in the art world.
artists that came after
More direct and informal way to indicate sequence.
artists who emerged later
Highlights the emergence of artists at a subsequent time.
artists in succeeding years
Emphasizes the passage of time and the artists who followed.
artists who developed later
Focuses on the development and progression of artists over time.
artists from a later time
A simpler way to state the chronological order of artists.
artists that followed afterwards
Similar to 'artists who followed' but including an adverb.
FAQs
What's a clearer way to say "artists later"?
Instead of "artists later", use phrases like "subsequent artists", "artists who followed", or "artists in later periods" to ensure clarity.
Is "artists later" grammatically correct?
According to Ludwig AI, the phrase "artists later" is not grammatically correct. It lacks clarity and is better replaced with more explicit phrasing.
How can I use "artists who followed" in a sentence?
You could say, "The exhibition features the works of early impressionists and the "artists who followed" their style."
What is the difference between "artists later" and "later artists"?
While both phrases relate to artists and time, "later artists" is more common and grammatically sound. "Artists later" needs additional context to be understood properly, which might not always be available or clear.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested