found object

Examples of found object in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web Collect pinecones, acorns, and other found objects from your yard or a nearby park. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023 The middle section largely turns on Cave’s cast bronze and found object sculptures, many of which deploy the artist’s own disembodied limbs festooned with intricate floral brocades. Max Lakin, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022 Human children usually start to develop the skill around eight months, reports Mindy Weisberger for Live Science, and previous research has found object permanence in primates such as chimpanzees and gorillas. Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Nov. 2021 Meanwhile, those on the more minimalist end will fawn over Arjé Home, a new furniture and found object line by husband-and-wife duo Bessie and Oliver Corral. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2021 See all Example Sentences for found object 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for found object
Noun
  • Alex Hirschi leapfrogged auto-journalism conventions by building a vast social media audience of 120 million followers by showcasing some of the most innovative exotics in existence.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Some have a hankering for the exotics from Europe, Asia, and beyond.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • As Deadline previously reported, this was the perfect storm for the World Series to bounce back after a few record-low years, given the star power on both teams and the rarity of the marquee East Coast-West Coast matchup.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
  • While the presence of additional headgear is still a rarity on Sundays, with some players voicing concerns about the extra weight and debate about their effectiveness still ongoing, other athletes have added the cap to their game-day repertoire.
    Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • 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.
    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
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
  • Sasheer is really a wonder on this show, and that moment feels like a really beautiful exhale to me.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Their alluring compositions sonically resemble the wonder of discovery with a hint of trepidation at the unknown.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Usually, a movie shot like this is either a curio or a catastrophe, too practiced and deliberate to ever be spontaneous or convincing.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
  • This profile starts as a curio, but very quickly becomes fascinating.
    Longreads, Longreads, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • As that night unfolded with a kind of morbid curiosity — was this really happening?
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Mexico's obsession with Korean series — and more cultural curiosity While Mickey’s cultural identity is not a focal point, García-Rulfo, who has played his fair share of drug dealers, recognized the significance of his portrayal of a Mexican lawyer.
    Max Gao, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Godzilla Minus One, which had a budget of just $15 million, was considered a marvel of bang-for-buck VFX.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
  • From natural temperature-regulating fabrics like Merino wool to synthetic options engineered to wick moisture, today’s base layers are marvels of technology.
    Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024

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“Found object.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found%20object. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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