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 minibar alone was a work of art—literally—hand-painted by Austrian artist Marie Hartig and stocked with local treats, such as Bad Ischl pastilles and bottled cocktails from the Farthofer distillery.
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Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Wotan lives on in Siegfried as the artist lives on in his work of art.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The game is like a work of art.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Of course, like any work of art, the project has its detractors.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
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Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Wotan lives on in Siegfried as the artist lives on in his work of art.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The game is like a work of art.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Of course, like any work of art, the project has its detractors.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for work of art
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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