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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
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Recent Examples of objet d'art
Rooms are adorned with traditional Turkish objets d'art including colourful woven rugs, decorative hanging miniature wooden doors and vintage wooden panels.
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Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Along with unique finds from luxury brands— including, of course, the objet d'art from Aerin—the boutique offers plenty of merchandise, including hats, hoodies, dog bowls, swimwear, ashtrays, and more.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Traversing the dramatic arrival gallery reveals a stunning array of objets d'art, illuminated by natural light and complemented by a harmonious color palette of pale celadon, white gold, Wedgewood blue, saffron, and lavender.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
But this is an objet d'art, and will most likely not be worn to the gym or to secure a bedtime topknot.
—Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024
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Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Along with unique finds from luxury brands— including, of course, the objet d'art from Aerin—the boutique offers plenty of merchandise, including hats, hoodies, dog bowls, swimwear, ashtrays, and more.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Traversing the dramatic arrival gallery reveals a stunning array of objets d'art, illuminated by natural light and complemented by a harmonious color palette of pale celadon, white gold, Wedgewood blue, saffron, and lavender.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
But this is an objet d'art, and will most likely not be worn to the gym or to secure a bedtime topknot.
—Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objet d'art
Noun
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Pulled from recording sessions that took place across a pivotal four-year period, the collection highlights rarities, alternate versions, and deep cuts that hardcore fans will appreciate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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These slides checked all the boxes: sleek, waterproof, comfortable, and supportive—an absolute rarity in the sandal world.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
25 Apr. 2025
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Eschewing runways for a closed public road, the annual Sun Valley Tour de Force, next taking place July 17 through 19 in Ketchum, Idaho, allows enthusiasts to test the limits of their own exotics, such as the owner of a Bugatti Chiron who reached 253.01 mph on a previous edition’s 3.2-mile stretch.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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The fish species are in constant flux, and this location is often dominated by exotics.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Objet d'art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objet%20d%27art. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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