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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Some enthusiasts are taking the trend a step further by painting, customizing, or even crafting their own butter dishes, turning a simple kitchen staple into a personal work of art.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Their grief will inspire a work of art that remains a touchstone to this day.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
His designs had a goal of highlighting the body as a work of art.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
While that score was a work of art, Austin’s second score was made possible by a rough defensive sequence by San Jose.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Their grief will inspire a work of art that remains a touchstone to this day.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
His designs had a goal of highlighting the body as a work of art.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
While that score was a work of art, Austin’s second score was made possible by a rough defensive sequence by San Jose.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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