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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For more than half a century Indianapolis residents have not had to go far to find such a work of art.
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Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
The result is a work of art representing the book’s title.
—Shawna Seed, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
She was then embraced by her coach, Kosta Poltavets, who later called Leerdam’s race a work of art.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The jacket was a work of art, made up from a patchwork of Drake's old jerseys and designed and put together by designer Aaron Ansuolo of Portland, Oregon.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
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Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
The result is a work of art representing the book’s title.
—Shawna Seed, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
She was then embraced by her coach, Kosta Poltavets, who later called Leerdam’s race a work of art.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The jacket was a work of art, made up from a patchwork of Drake's old jerseys and designed and put together by designer Aaron Ansuolo of Portland, Oregon.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
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 20 Feb. 2026.
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