oeuvre

noun

ˈu̇-vrə How to pronounce oeuvre (audio)
Definition of oeuvrenext
as in output
the complete works of an author a novel that occupies a relatively minor position in the author's oeuvre

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Recent Examples of oeuvre Sliman Mansour, a pivotal figure in contemporary Arab art history, with an oeuvre synonymous with the struggle for Palestinian statehood, has died at 79. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 An easy way to tell them apart is that his oeuvre is mostly large and made up of animals, while hers, smaller and more detailed, takes inspiration from the plant world. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 One unusual thing about the Dead is that the bulk of their oeuvre was penned by non-performing songwriters, chiefly Robert Hunter, who collaborated mainly with Jerry Garcia. — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Nevertheless, a cult has grown steadily in appreciation of Carpenter’s whole musical oeuvre. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oeuvre
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  2. corpus
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  • Humans engaged user interfaces to command software and engage with outputs like dashboards, while APIs labored in the background.
    — George C. Lee II, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Walker will take charge a growing segment of Amazon MGM’s TV output, including Prime Video series Sterling Point, Off Campus and the upcoming Boys of Tommen, among others.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of output
Noun
  • Habeas corpus cases are those in which people in custody challenge their detention or imprisonment in federal court.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The range in itself attests to the varied ramifications of Brancusi’s corpus.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of corpus

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“Oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oeuvre. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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