found objects

noun

plural of found object
as in objets trouvés

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  1. wonders
  2. exotics
  3. objets d'art
Noun
  • The cup is considered one of the seven glass wonders of the world, one of just 40 glass cage cups that survived.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Well, in 2026 the Hunter's Moon certainly succeeded in captivating the imagination and attention of photographers, who snapped the lunar disk alongside magnificent natural vistas, glowing cityscapes and ancient wonders.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • By 2018, the F50 had reportedly been acquired by Chinese billionaire and Instagram influencer Shin Mike Yin, who houses his collection of rare exotics—including a few examples from Pagani and Bugatti—in Dusseldorf, Germany.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
  • There was clearly a market for exotics on a budget and sans passport.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of exotics
Noun
  • Designers agree that smaller accessories and objets d'art that should be added to a room last.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Definition of objets d'art
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