01 Modern-art & Socializing

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subtleties
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Small, not immediately obvious details or distinctions.
The subtleties of the installation rewarded viewers who looked closely.
quizzical
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Showing mild confusion or curiosity.
The critic gave the sculpture a quizzical glance.
substance
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The essential quality or meaningful content of something.
The exhibition had real substance beyond its striking visuals.
farce
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A ridiculous situation or absurd event.
Some claimed the auction had become a farce rather than a celebration of art.
each to their own
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People have different preferences, and that is acceptable.
Some love abstract art while others prefer realism; each to their own.
wacky
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Unusual in a funny or surprising way.
The gallery displayed a wacky collection of neon sculptures.
pushing the boundaries
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Challenging accepted limits or conventions.
The artist is pushing the boundaries of digital art.
overlooked
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Not noticed or not given enough attention.
The overlooked painter later became influential.
showcasing
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Presenting something to highlight its best qualities.
The museum is showcasing emerging contemporary artists.
resisting
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Refusing to accept or comply with something.
The artwork is resisting traditional expectations.
embracing
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Accepting or welcoming enthusiastically.
The curator is embracing experimental techniques.
associating
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Connecting one thing with another.
Many visitors are associating the colors with urban life.
upbringing
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The way a person was raised.
Her upbringing influenced her artistic vision.
subtle
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Delicate and not obvious.
The painting uses subtle shifts in light.
casts
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Creates or throws.
The sculpture casts dramatic shadows.
utterly flawless
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Completely perfect.
Many critics called the restoration utterly flawless.
open an infinite can of worms
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To create endless complicated problems or debates.
Questioning authorship could open an infinite can of worms in the art world.
boxing in
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Limiting someone's freedom or creativity.
Strict rules are boxing in young artists.
magnetism
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A powerful attractive quality.
The installation has a strange magnetism.
marginalize narratives
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To push certain stories or perspectives to the edge.
The exhibition refuses to marginalize narratives from minority communities.
apt
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Suitable or appropriate.
The title was apt for the thought-provoking exhibition.
to have a take on
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To have an opinion or interpretation.
Every critic has a different take on the mural.
red herring
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Something that distracts from the main issue.
The bright colors were a red herring hiding the deeper message.
embodiment
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A perfect example or representation.
The sculpture is the embodiment of modern minimalism.
tedious
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Boring because it is too long or repetitive.
The small talk became tedious after an hour.
rubbing shoulders with
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Meeting and spending time with important people.
She enjoyed rubbing shoulders with famous chefs at the gala.
black-tie events
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Very formal social occasions.
He often attends black-tie events for charity.
commiserated
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Expressed sympathy by sharing someone's disappointment.
We commiserated after the cancelled reunion.
gourmet
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High-quality food prepared with skill.
The party served gourmet dishes.
mingling
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Moving around and talking with different people.
Guests were mingling before dinner.
engaging
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Interesting and pleasant.
She is an engaging conversationalist.
peck
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A quick, light kiss.
He greeted his grandmother with a peck on the cheek.
breezy
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Relaxed and easy-going.
The conversation stayed breezy all evening.
in full swing
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At the busiest or most active stage.
The celebration was in full swing by sunset.
social butterfly
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Someone who enjoys meeting many people.
She's a social butterfly at every conference.
life and soul of the party
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The most lively and entertaining person.
Tom was the life and soul of the party.
well-heeled
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Wealthy.
The reception attracted well-heeled guests.
get-togethers
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Informal social meetings.
We organize monthly get-togethers with friends.
letting their hair down
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Relaxing and enjoying themselves.
Everyone was letting their hair down after the exams.
wallflower
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A shy person who avoids social interaction.
He felt like a wallflower at the reception.
socialite
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A person well known in fashionable social circles.
The socialite greeted everyone by name.
etiquette
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The accepted rules of polite behaviour.
Good etiquette makes conversations smoother.
initiate
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To start something.
She decided to initiate a conversation.
pleasantries
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Polite, friendly remarks.
After exchanging pleasantries, they discussed travel.
rapport
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A good, trusting relationship.
They built rapport within minutes.

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