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work of art

noun phrase

1
: a product of one of the fine arts
especially : a painting or sculpture of high artistic quality
2
: something giving high aesthetic satisfaction to the viewer or listener

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Of course, like any work of art, the project has its detractors. Eliza Berman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025 Hisense TVs are a hit amongst our experts, and this work of art is no different. PC Magazine, 3 Dec. 2025 Inspired by the abstract work of Jeffrey Gibson and Caroline Kent, visitors can experiment with shapes, colors, and composition to create a work of art projected on the gallery wall, or turn themselves into a one-minute statue, a reference to artist Erwin Wurm and his drawings. Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025 And in a city renowned for its art and architecture, the Porsche Macan Electric is right at home, engineered to be a work of art on four wheels. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for work of art

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of work of art was in 1585

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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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