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
Working with cinematographer Sophia Olsson, the director arranges his scenes like a painter does a still life.
—
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Second of all, try to get a book done without some discipline
— Kim Krans, creator of the Wild Unknown oracle deck series
These days, the cards of Animal Spirit can be spotted in still lifes and spiritual flexes all over social media.
—Simone Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Second of all, try to get a book done without some discipline
— Kim Krans, creator of the Wild Unknown oracle deck series
These days, the cards of Animal Spirit can be spotted in still lifes and spiritual flexes all over social media.
—Simone Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
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 31 May. 2024.
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