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 jacket was a work of art, made up from a patchwork of Drake's old jerseys and designed and put together by designer Aaron Ansuolo of Portland, Oregon.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
And what remained was a work of art, so to speak.
—Amy Huschka, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Its satin finish and ultrafine tip foster a smooth and precise glide across lids, while the waterproof formula ensures your work of art doesn’t budge, no matter the forecast.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Living inside a creative mind responsible for a work of art that never existed is a vexing proposition.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
And what remained was a work of art, so to speak.
—Amy Huschka, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Its satin finish and ultrafine tip foster a smooth and precise glide across lids, while the waterproof formula ensures your work of art doesn’t budge, no matter the forecast.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Living inside a creative mind responsible for a work of art that never existed is a vexing proposition.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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