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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When the play ends, as Kris Jenkins bends over a bit at the waist to watch his work of art swish its way into history, Mikal Bridges dashes onto the court and Josh Hart full scale piggy backs onto Phil Booth.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
This rep is basically a work of art.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Jules will step away from a giant canvas to reveal an eerily prescient work of art, pack up her paints, and drive away from her sugar daddy and off into the sunset.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Use your smartphone in moderation, or even better, treat yourself to a few days of digital detox—experience things firsthand and admire nature or a work of art with your own eyes rather than through a smartphone screen.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 May 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
This rep is basically a work of art.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Jules will step away from a giant canvas to reveal an eerily prescient work of art, pack up her paints, and drive away from her sugar daddy and off into the sunset.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Use your smartphone in moderation, or even better, treat yourself to a few days of digital detox—experience things firsthand and admire nature or a work of art with your own eyes rather than through a smartphone screen.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for work of art
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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