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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 Scene The Bayeux Tapestry, which went on display in the British Museum this week, is one of the wonders of the medieval world.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The analog Chicago that the Dessens currently occupy has left so much room for technological development that Velocity Tech is producing wonders at a remarkable clip, from microprocessors to portable telephones.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • There was clearly a market for exotics on a budget and sans passport.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike most six‑figure exotics that depreciate as predictably as the setting sun, the 911 has behaved like a blue‑chip asset, giving owners confidence that their purchase rested on unusually solid financial ground.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 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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