: a substantial body of work constituting the lifework of a writer, an artist, or a composer
a catalogue of Rembrandt's oeuvre
scrupulously examines Dickens' oeuvre in order to demonstrate how his convictions helped to determine the shape of his novels—
G. J. Worth
G. J. WorthExamples of oeuvre in a Sentence
a novel that occupies a relatively minor position in the author's oeuvre
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Doubtless Wilson’s songs will live on in recordings, and other artists will render their own interpretations of them as well, but the book of Brian Wilson’s oeuvre is now closed for all time.
—Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
From aesthetic experiments as an apprentice to the mature works at the end his decades-long career, Goff’s oeuvre shows the strengths of following a different path to and through an architectural life.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 17 June 2025
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Anyone seeking confirmation that the era of Peak TV is over need look no further than the hors d’ oeuvres trays circulating at the Upfront Week afterparties.
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Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
From aesthetic experiments as an apprentice to the mature works at the end his decades-long career, Goff’s oeuvre shows the strengths of following a different path to and through an architectural life.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 17 June 2025
Related Articles Running down the front placket of the look were gold buttons with intricate designs distinct to Schiaparelli’s oeuvre, including the Italian luxury fashion house’s signature keyhole gold button and further ornate bijoux designs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Anyone seeking confirmation that the era of Peak TV is over need look no further than the hors d’ oeuvres trays circulating at the Upfront Week afterparties.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for oeuvre
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“Oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oeuvre. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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