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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By the end of the month, Mercury struts into Leo and lights up your third house, turning your words into a work of art. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025 Miley Cyrus‘ latest work of art is finally here, with the pop star dropping her new album Something Beautiful first thing Friday (May 30). Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025 Dissecting the Barcelona star’s work of art Yamal is fast making the outside-of-the-boot pass known as the trivela his trademark. Pol Ballús, New York Times, 20 May 2025 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 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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