oeuvres
word · lemma: oeuvre
Definition
'Oeuvres' refers to the works of an artist, writer, or composer, often meaning all their works as a whole. The word is borrowed from French and is often used in formal or academic contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in art, literature, and music when discussing the full body of someone's creative work. Formal and academic, rarely used in casual conversation. Usually paired with 'the' (e.g., 'the oeuvres of Picasso'). Often appears in phrases like 'complete oeuvres'.
Example Sentences
She wrote several oeuvres during her career.
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The museum displayed the artist's most famous oeuvres.
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His complete oeuvres were published last year.
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Fans often debate which of the director's oeuvres is the best.
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If you study Beethoven's oeuvres, you can see how his style changed.
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Critics reviewed her oeuvres before the big exhibition.
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