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Recent Examples of found object
An eclectic, funky mosaic design that features found objects and celebrates Leucadia’s history won Encinitas City Council approval Wednesday and now heads into the fabrication stage.
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
Or Antonio Cervantes García, a man from the Catalonia region who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and created a space out of concrete and found objects to keep his demons at bay.
—Nicholas Casey, New York Times, 12 June 2023
Participants’ thumbprints are being incorporated into the design, as are found objects that Paul Ecke Central students have been collecting in donation boxes.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
Collect pinecones, acorns, and other found objects from your yard or a nearby park.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
Or Antonio Cervantes García, a man from the Catalonia region who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and created a space out of concrete and found objects to keep his demons at bay.
—Nicholas Casey, New York Times, 12 June 2023
Participants’ thumbprints are being incorporated into the design, as are found objects that Paul Ecke Central students have been collecting in donation boxes.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
Collect pinecones, acorns, and other found objects from your yard or a nearby park.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for found object
Noun
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The fish species are in constant flux, and this location is often dominated by exotics.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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There’s another, subtler way to work exotics into a tailored ensemble: as an accessory.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In 1910, a high school diploma was a rarity in the United States, the province of elites destined to be ministers, doctors, or lawyers.—
Matthew J. Slaughter,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Banks herself rose through the ranks in the early 1990s, when Black high-fashion models on the runway and in magazines were still a rarity.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rooms are adorned with traditional Turkish objets d'art including colourful woven rugs, decorative hanging miniature wooden doors and vintage wooden panels.—
Yasemen Kaner-White,
theweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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Along with unique finds from luxury brands— including, of course, the objet d'art from Aerin—the boutique offers plenty of merchandise, including hats, hoodies, dog bowls, swimwear, ashtrays, and more.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Holy rara avis, Batman!—
Peter Mehlman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2020
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Sitting in the center, with a passenger seat to the left and right, the lucky driver will feel equally at home in the US, the UK or anywhere a long stretch of pavement invites this rara avis to soar.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 June 2021
Noun
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But Salonga proves that less is indeed more when backed by trust in the material and guided by the artistic precision of a naturally gifted wonder.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Last Ranger, making one wonder: Do Academy voters need the theme of every movie spelled out for them in bold typeface?—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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Opening on Valentine’s Day, Jacqueline Sullivan’s new show is all about cups: as cherished wedding gifts, antiques sitting in your grandmother’s curio cabinet, detritus at the garage sale, and collectibles reinvented by contemporary artists.—
Morgan Meier,
Curbed,
12 Feb. 2025
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The former became a cult curio; the latter remained unreleased until 2002.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One compelling finding from the study is that the majority of Black singles are open to exploring non-traditional experiences, with 70% expressing curiosity about group play.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
22 Feb. 2025
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Leaders play a crucial role in shaping this culture by encouraging open dialogue about growth and encouraging curiosity throughout the organization.—
Toyna Chin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The latest entry, a visual marvel, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is nominated for best VFX at the 97th Academy Awards.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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Helly changes back in an underwater transition moment that’s simply a marvel to see.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Found object.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found%20object. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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