still life
noun
plural still lifes
1
: a picture consisting predominantly of inanimate objects
2
: the category of graphic arts concerned with inanimate subject matter
Examples of still life in a Sentence
an exhibit of still lifes
She prefers portraiture to still life.
Recent Examples on the Web
The video showcased a 17-year-old student using GR-3 as a still life model for a painting.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Some of the artworks from the collection include stunning still lifes, landscape sketches, and canvas prints of fall nature scenes.
12x16-Inch Horizontal Carafe Still Life Art
This simple-yet-pretty still life features three common kitchen objects: a carafe, glass, and vase.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Houston’s pieces often echo the still life desserts painted by Dutch master Jan Davidsz de Heem, which were set on lavish tables to be enjoyed by many.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Alongside the marquee names are her quieter images—landscapes, interiors and still lifes—subjects that emerged naturally from scouting portrait locations.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Some of the artworks from the collection include stunning still lifes, landscape sketches, and canvas prints of fall nature scenes.
12x16-Inch Horizontal Carafe Still Life Art
This simple-yet-pretty still life features three common kitchen objects: a carafe, glass, and vase.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Houston’s pieces often echo the still life desserts painted by Dutch master Jan Davidsz de Heem, which were set on lavish tables to be enjoyed by many.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Alongside the marquee names are her quieter images—landscapes, interiors and still lifes—subjects that emerged naturally from scouting portrait locations.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for still life
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“Still life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still%20life. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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