Synonyms of objet d'art

objet d'art

noun

ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 

variants also objet

as in rarity

something strange or unusual that is an object of interest

the museum's collection is strongest in objets d'art from the South Pacific

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rarity
• exotic
• curiosity
• wonder
• monster
• virtu
• curio
• objet trouvé
• marvel
• oddity
• found object
• mutation
• mutant
• rara avis
• abnormality
• ephemera
• prodigy
• anomaly
• rare bird
• oddment
• curiosa
• malformation
• freak
• monstrosity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of objet d'art

Stocked with 24 whole-leaf teas that beckon to be opened and enjoyed each day of December before Christmas, the set itself doubles as an objet d’art that will beautify the kitchen, bedroom, or wherever else its recipient chooses to park it for the month. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025

True to house, which set a new precedent for craftsmanship more than 170 years ago, each piece is an objet d'art. — Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Leave it to French niche fragrance house Parfums de Marly to release a home scent disperser that fuses craftsmanship and innovation into one unique objet. — Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025

While some objets d'art are thrifted finds, many are custom made by artists and producers Gelman has found—or who have found Gelman. — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025

Phrases Containing objet d'art

• objet d'art