provenance

noun

prov·e·nance ˈpräv-nən(t)s

ˈprä-və-ˌnän(t)s

: origin, source

: the history of ownership of a valued object or work of art or literature

Examples of provenance in a Sentence

Has anyone traced the provenances of these paintings? The artifact is of unknown provenance.

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Its provenance is a bit of a mystery, and the sparkler has been rarely seen since. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 For instance, before a large number of people can be exposed to some content, a platform could require its creator to prove its accuracy or provenance. —

Filippo Menczer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2024 The Kebab conflict While the two countries are still at odds over the right to control how the döner kebab is made, its provenance isn’t as much of a dispute. —

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 23 Sep. 2024 The faceted pencil hands, a design element with strong vintage provenance, further enhance readability while adding a touch of elegance to the overall aesthetic. —

Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for provenance