: 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—
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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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Attenborough’s oeuvre has become ever more crucial as global warming has come to the fore of worldwide conversation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Having immersed himself in Metheny’s expansive artistic oeuvre for several decades, Patton is beyond delighted to now be taking an even deeper dive, nightly on stage, alongside the guitarist whose music has been a constant inspiration to him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Four years ago, a longtime admirer of Morris’s, Paul Clements, produced a workman-like survey of the travel writer’s life and oeuvre; now Wheeler comes forth with a much deeper and more questioning look at an author who could seem at home everywhere, yet remain a stranger in her own household.
—Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
Those who have followed along with the author’s oeuvre (14 books, now) will appreciate the grace tempering his ever-sharp wit.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Having immersed himself in Metheny’s expansive artistic oeuvre for several decades, Patton is beyond delighted to now be taking an even deeper dive, nightly on stage, alongside the guitarist whose music has been a constant inspiration to him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Four years ago, a longtime admirer of Morris’s, Paul Clements, produced a workman-like survey of the travel writer’s life and oeuvre; now Wheeler comes forth with a much deeper and more questioning look at an author who could seem at home everywhere, yet remain a stranger in her own household.
—Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
Those who have followed along with the author’s oeuvre (14 books, now) will appreciate the grace tempering his ever-sharp wit.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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 13 May. 2026.
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