objet trouvé

noun

Definition of objet trouvénext
as in found object

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  1. found object
  2. objet d'art
  3. exotic
  4. rara avis
  5. rarity
Noun
  • The excavation found objects relating to the furnishing and renovation of the house.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
  • An eclectic, funky mosaic design that features found objects and celebrates Leucadia’s history won Encinitas City Council approval Wednesday and now heads into the fabrication stage.
    Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
Definition of found object
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
Definition of objet d'art
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
Definition of exotic
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
Definition of rara avis
Noun
  • Boulder's price reflects its quality, rarity, and distinctiveness.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Definition of rarity
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“Objet trouvé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objet%20trouv%C3%A9. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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