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

Examples of work of art in a Sentence

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Your eye will naturally be drawn to its stunning frame, but there's a lot more to this work of art on wheels. New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Rather than simply endure the inquiry, Weist transformed it into a work of art. Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Christopher Nolan is a visionary, and #TheOdyssey is a work of art … The battle scenes, especially at Troy, are breathtaking. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Gabriel Prévost was for Clare the human embodiment of a great work of art, the kind that set her body humming. Lisa Henricksson, Air Mail, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for work of art

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of work of art was in 1585

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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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