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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This world-class museum and sculpture park in the jungle now has a hotel that’s a work of art in its own right.
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William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Maybe Nat’s new life was also a work of art, in some strange, sweet, conceptual sense.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The best way to show your love for a work of art is to make a testament to its creation, even if such endeavors don’t always hit bullseyes with every shot.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
But any successful work of art or entertainment should feel genuine and relatable in its emotional scope, even if the circumstances are completely alien.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Maybe Nat’s new life was also a work of art, in some strange, sweet, conceptual sense.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The best way to show your love for a work of art is to make a testament to its creation, even if such endeavors don’t always hit bullseyes with every shot.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
But any successful work of art or entertainment should feel genuine and relatable in its emotional scope, even if the circumstances are completely alien.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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