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Recent Examples of found object
The excavation found objects relating to the furnishing and renovation of the house.
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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
Or Antonio Cervantes García, a man from the Catalonia region who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and created a space out of concrete and found objects to keep his demons at bay.
—Nicholas Casey, New York Times, 12 June 2023
Participants’ thumbprints are being incorporated into the design, as are found objects that Paul Ecke Central students have been collecting in donation boxes.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
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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
Or Antonio Cervantes García, a man from the Catalonia region who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and created a space out of concrete and found objects to keep his demons at bay.
—Nicholas Casey, New York Times, 12 June 2023
Participants’ thumbprints are being incorporated into the design, as are found objects that Paul Ecke Central students have been collecting in donation boxes.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for found object
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Eschewing runways for a closed public road, the annual Sun Valley Tour de Force, next taking place July 17 through 19 in Ketchum, Idaho, allows enthusiasts to test the limits of their own exotics, such as the owner of a Bugatti Chiron who reached 253.01 mph on a previous edition’s 3.2-mile stretch.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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The fish species are in constant flux, and this location is often dominated by exotics.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even Nuno Espirito Santo did not muster as concentrated a run of Premier League victories as his countryman, who has managed it thanks to another Wolves rarity, with the club naming an unchanged starting line-up for five successive games for the first time in more than five years.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jeffers sits Christian Vázquez drew his second straight start on Saturday, a rarity for a Twins catcher, because Ryan Jeffers is dealing with a minor thumb injury.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2025
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Contemporary furnishings in neutrals are layered with art and objet that add splashes of Mediterranean blue, orange, and lime green.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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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
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Holy rara avis, Batman!—
Peter Mehlman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2020
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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
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Practicing mindfulness or meditating, even for five minutes, can do wonders for mental clarity.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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New Cabinet Hardware Even swapping your cabinet hardware can work wonders for your kitchen's overall aesthetic, as the antiquated hardware could be dating your otherwise beautiful kitchen.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Set in an emporium that buys and sells outlandish collectibles and other items, Curiosity will see celebrity guests visiting to find trinkets, curios and gifts from owners Bisram and Wehn.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
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Opening on Valentine’s Day, Jacqueline Sullivan’s new show is all about cups: as cherished wedding gifts, antiques sitting in your grandmother’s curio cabinet, detritus at the garage sale, and collectibles reinvented by contemporary artists.—
Morgan Meier,
Curbed,
12 Feb. 2025
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There is much more positivity from the experts about the way in which AI will improve and enhance human curiosity and our capacity to learn.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The discussion — between Davis Gates, Todd-Breland and former CTU President Jesse Sharkey — celebrated Lewis’ strength, curiosity and humor.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Insulin is another scientific marvel that was not planned.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Beyond its botanical marvels, the olive tree of Vouves, which is also older than the Parthenon, is a cultural symbol woven into the tapestry of Greek heritage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Found object.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found%20object. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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