Artist no longer appeared as pioneers and torchbearers in social life and they were accepted as professional artists by the people.

艺术家不再以盗火者或启蒙者的身份出现在社会生活之中，更多的是以职业艺术家的身份被大众认同。

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And Gusev is no longer the scientific dud it appeared to be.

NPR: Mars Rover Marks Second Anniversary of Landing

What we used to call the Tory press appeared to be Tory no longer.

BBC: The power of the press

At the very least, it is a reminder that the club they have waited so long to join is no longer the dynamic economic hub it once appeared to be.

ECONOMIST: Growing and slowing | The