Work of art
What it means
Something made with exceptional beauty, imagination, or skill.
Reach for it when calling something an artistic creation or praising exceptional craft figuratively
The restored mosaic is a work of art and local pride.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
Fits when small exceptional quality deserves affectionate praise
Careful Gem is vague and often promotional.
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everyday
creation
Fits when the maker's act and originality matter
Careful Creation includes ordinary and nonartistic results.
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warm
Fits when appearance or execution gives immediate pleasure
Careful Beauty alone does not make something art.
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professional
artwork
Fits when neutral classification as visual art is needed
Careful Artwork carries no evaluative praise.
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professional
showpiece
Fits when an object is designed to display excellence
Careful Showpiece can prioritize attention over substance.
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formal
tour de force
Fits when dazzling skill dominates the achievement
Careful The phrase praises display more than beauty.
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literary
Fits when the work represents exceptional achievement
Careful Masterpiece is much stronger than competent beauty.
Opposites 3
- eyesore
- botch
- hackwork
Common phrases 3
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true work of art
The hand-bound atlas is a true work of art.
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work of art in itself
The exposed timber roof is a work of art in itself.
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living work of art
Gardeners shaped the courtyard into a living work of art.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Flame, not lame, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated