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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This home—where Reynolds lived with long-time partner Marcel Duchamp—was a living work of art and abundantly installed with their own artworks, from unique books to paintings and sculptures from close friends and artists. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 The new terminal at Portland International Airport is a work of art, but so are the flight paths of the planes that land there. Kale Williams, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025 Beneath all that padding, all those layers, is a work of art. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025 Not that The Last of Us has ever been, for all the breathless praise it’s received, a flawless work of art. Judy Berman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for work of art

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 24 Apr. 2025.

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