Thesaurus results for FOUND OBJECT

found object

noun

Definition of found object

as in exotic

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Recent Examples of found object The new NoLIta store, which was designed in partnership with Greg Dutton Studio, reflects that heritage with its neutral tones, found objects and wooden design elements. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 The task now is to preserve, with legal integrity, evidence of the Assad regime’s crimes — to transform these thousands of photographs, documents, and found objects into prosecutable evidence. — Lynzy Billing, The Dial, 24 July 2025 During the two-week-long search, investigators also found objects like shotgun shells and handcuffs. — Emily Krauser, People.com, 3 July 2025 Elsewhere, found objects and Ancient coins become jewels that carry a sense of history, inspired by travel and art. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for found object

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Noun

One section tracks the influence of the Alhambra complex, in Granada, where artists trekked to whet their appetites for the exotic.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of exotic

Noun

Who the actress is playing has been kept a total mystery, a rarity for the type of movie that often advertises its villains as much as its heroes.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
In addition to breakfast and lunches, the tournament serves dinner — a rarity on the PGA Tour.

— Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 25 July 2026

Definition of rarity

Noun

Walls of glass frame a 180-acre lake and riparian forest, while a decorative objet d’art above the stone fireplace embedded with 10-million-year-old fish fossils serves as a focal point.

— David Caraccio Updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Consider it a counter-worthy objet d’art for the modern cook.

— Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026

Definition of objet d'art

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Sitting in the center, with a passenger seat to the left and right, the lucky driver will feel equally at home in the US, the UK or anywhere a long stretch of pavement invites this rara avis to soar.

— Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 June 2021
Finding that rara avis of product design that combines pretty with practical is thrilling, and porcelain tile is both.

— Sarah Baird, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2020

Definition of rara avis

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For the third time in nine days since returning from the FIFA World Cup break, that formula worked wonders for Los Angeles Football Club.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
For all his success, Sienkiewicz has never lost the sense of wonder at being able to do work that motivates himself personally.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of wonder

Noun

Fathia Aulia, a recent fashion merchandising graduate from London’s University of Westminster, believes her curiosity boosted her successful application for a merchandising role at Harrods.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
The philosophy of the tinkerer is grounded in persistence, curiosity, and creativity.

— Lintao "LT" Lu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of curiosity

Noun

The Commonwealths is a multi-sport competition held every four years between member states of the Commonwealth of Nations and their territories, and has become more of a sporting curio in recent iterations, ranking well below the Olympics.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Over the past few years, Sofie Birch has amassed a sparkling catalog of bucolic curios on outré labels.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

Definition of curio

Noun

Where Tarik Skubal is a roaring marvel, Casey Mize is rarely demonstrative on the mound.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Opened in 1910, the original station was considered a marvel of the Beaux Arts style, with imposing, Roman-style columns and an expansive waiting area.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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