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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The Hermitage also awards two annual commission prizes: the $30,000 Hermitage Greenfield Prize for a new work of art and the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award.
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Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This attention to detail ensures that every bottle is not just a fragrance, but an actual work of art.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Whether it's considered a work of art or something for shock value is up for debate.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2024
The design features prints of trees and historical architecture to create a grand Victorian work of art.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
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Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This attention to detail ensures that every bottle is not just a fragrance, but an actual work of art.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Whether it's considered a work of art or something for shock value is up for debate.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2024
The design features prints of trees and historical architecture to create a grand Victorian work of art.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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