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
  • Each of the artists explores themes of identity, migration, labor and place through various mediums, such as painting, found objects and video installations.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The excavation found objects relating to the furnishing and renovation of the house.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of found object
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of objet d'art
Noun
  • Plants like trumpet honeysuckle, bee balm, and hummingbird sage provide much more nectar than hybrids and exotics.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Mar. 2024
  • 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
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
  • An integrated group — that must have been a rarity.
    Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Finding top-quality All-Clad cookware on sale is a rarity, so take advantage of this chance to upgrade everything in one fell swoop.
    Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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