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work (such as paintings or sculpture) produced through the use of imaginative skill
They put their child's artwork on the fridge. A well-known illustrator provided all of the book's artwork.
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Recent Examples of artwork
Patterned brickwork, tropical flora, and Dominican artwork adorn the many walls of this resort.
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Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Few would consider purchasing a prime property without a broker, commissioning an aircraft without specialist advice, or acquiring a significant artwork without professional counsel.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
The dice chairs are unattributed and the artwork above the windows is by Celeste Fichter.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 16 May 2026
The story also references its real-world sale in 2016 to the Polish government, reinforcing the contrast between its symbolic role in the narrative and its actual historical status as a high-value artwork whose ownership and meaning change depending on context.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
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Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Few would consider purchasing a prime property without a broker, commissioning an aircraft without specialist advice, or acquiring a significant artwork without professional counsel.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
The dice chairs are unattributed and the artwork above the windows is by Celeste Fichter.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 16 May 2026
The story also references its real-world sale in 2016 to the Polish government, reinforcing the contrast between its symbolic role in the narrative and its actual historical status as a high-value artwork whose ownership and meaning change depending on context.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artwork
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An opportunity drawing will be held for an 8-foot-by-8-foot shed to boost fundraising.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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On the morning after the April 22 drawing, Huesgen received an email from the lottery that took him by surprise.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Under these new ideological protocols, Russian literature, along with Russian music and art, must be forsworn because of the actions of the Russian state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The library has nearly 200,000 books and e-books in circulation, and 57,000 non-print materials, like DVDs, CDs, video games and art prints.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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