work of art

noun phrase

1
: a product of one of the fine arts
especially : a painting or sculpture of high artistic quality
2
: something giving high aesthetic satisfaction to the viewer or listener

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Fechin House is a 100-year-old, handmade, distinct work of art in its own right never intended to display artwork to the public and receive thousands of visitors each year. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Each nail, crafted by Mycah Dior, is its own work of art, different from the next, with textures, shapes, and patterns—all inspired by menswear accessories—that marry it to her beaded, corsetted jacket. Marci Robin, Allure, 5 May 2025 Andor is an amazing work of art, not just as a Star Wars show but as an overall series with incredible writing, acting, production values and a relevant take on the rise of fascism. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Nicole Schaefer Nicole Schaefer, RN, LME, is a prominent figure in the aesthetics industry who possesses the power to transform every distorted reflection into a work of art. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for work of art

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of work of art was in 1585

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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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