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virtu

noun

variants or vertu
Definition of virtunext
as in curiosa

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  1. ephemera
  2. exotic
Noun
  • Taken together, these masterworks mirror Prieto’s own process, which often uses chance as a springboard for composition and which harnesses ephemera — memories, scents, poems, or even architectural fragments — to create new work.
    — Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This show, which comprises some 120 paintings, works on paper, and personal ephemera, at last acknowledges her place in the pantheon.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of ephemera
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 exotic
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“Virtu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtu. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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