objet trouvé

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Noun
  • Arroyo memorializes ordinary buildings at risk of being swept up in the tide of gentrification in Miami through his paintings, while Simmons creates with concrete, fabric, acrylic, found objects and construction debris to form architectural sculptures and mixed media works.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Elsewhere, found objects and Ancient coins become jewels that carry a sense of history, inspired by travel and art.
    Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Contemporary furnishings in neutrals are layered with art and objet that add splashes of Mediterranean blue, orange, and lime green.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Eschewing runways for a closed public road, the annual Sun Valley Tour de Force, next taking place July 17 through 19 in Ketchum, Idaho, allows enthusiasts to test the limits of their own exotics, such as the owner of a Bugatti Chiron who reached 253.01 mph on a previous edition’s 3.2-mile stretch.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The fish species are in constant flux, and this location is often dominated by exotics.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Holy rara avis, Batman!
    Peter Mehlman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • Pulled from recording sessions that took place across a pivotal four-year period, the collection highlights rarities, alternate versions, and deep cuts that hardcore fans will appreciate.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • These slides checked all the boxes: sleek, waterproof, comfortable, and supportive—an absolute rarity in the sandal world.
    Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Objet trouvé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objet%20trouv%C3%A9. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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