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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The architecture itself is a work of art.
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Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Olana is often described as his greatest work of art.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
It was elaborately embellished, heavy — an actual work of art.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 12 June 2026
When the play ends, as Kris Jenkins bends over a bit at the waist to watch his work of art swish its way into history, Mikal Bridges dashes onto the court and Josh Hart full scale piggy backs onto Phil Booth.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
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Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Olana is often described as his greatest work of art.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
It was elaborately embellished, heavy — an actual work of art.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 12 June 2026
When the play ends, as Kris Jenkins bends over a bit at the waist to watch his work of art swish its way into history, Mikal Bridges dashes onto the court and Josh Hart full scale piggy backs onto Phil Booth.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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