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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His 20,000-foot, palazzo was a work of art in itself—and a shrine to the Versace brand.
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Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
That the spiteful man sees only as far as the spiteful man can, and that can produce a work of art that is successful, but maybe not ultimately great.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The other objects in the exhibit, and there are about 10, pick up on the chess board’s essence of riding the line between being a work of art and a functional object.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The newest award, now in its 4th year, is The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award, which awards $2,000 for an outstanding work of art featuring flowers, trees, plants and landscapes.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
That the spiteful man sees only as far as the spiteful man can, and that can produce a work of art that is successful, but maybe not ultimately great.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The other objects in the exhibit, and there are about 10, pick up on the chess board’s essence of riding the line between being a work of art and a functional object.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The newest award, now in its 4th year, is The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award, which awards $2,000 for an outstanding work of art featuring flowers, trees, plants and landscapes.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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