objet d'art
noun
ob·jet d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 
plural objets d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär
1
: an article of some artistic value
2
: curio
called also objet
Examples of objet d'art in a Sentence
The house is decorated with objets d'art from around the world.
the museum's collection is strongest in objets d'art from the South Pacific
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Traversing the dramatic arrival gallery reveals a stunning array of objets d'art, illuminated by natural light and complemented by a harmonious color palette of pale celadon, white gold, Wedgewood blue, saffron, and lavender.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
But this is an objet d'art, and will most likely not be worn to the gym or to secure a bedtime topknot.
—Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024
Sign up The décor of the room, including the impressive and intricately carved Balinese wood bed headboard, as well as the traditional wall-hanging art and objets d'art, embraces the resort's cultural location.
—Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 12 Apr. 2024
Romain Ricard Marin Montagut French artist Marin Montagut’s enchanting cabinet of curiosities, with its glorious hunter-green facade, houses a whimsical collection of homeware and objets d'art.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2023
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
But this is an objet d'art, and will most likely not be worn to the gym or to secure a bedtime topknot.
—Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024
Sign up The décor of the room, including the impressive and intricately carved Balinese wood bed headboard, as well as the traditional wall-hanging art and objets d'art, embraces the resort's cultural location.
—Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 12 Apr. 2024
Romain Ricard Marin Montagut French artist Marin Montagut’s enchanting cabinet of curiosities, with its glorious hunter-green facade, houses a whimsical collection of homeware and objets d'art.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2023
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“Objet d'art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objet%20d%27art. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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objet d'art
noun
ob·jet d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär
plural objets d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär
: an article of artistic value
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