masterpiece
noun
mas·ter·piece
ˈma-stər-ˌpēs 
1
: a work done with extraordinary skill
especially
: a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement
2
: a piece of work presented to a medieval guild as evidence of qualification for the rank of master
Examples of masterpiece in a Sentence
The painting was immediately recognized as a masterpiece.
Herman Melville's masterpiece was Moby-Dick.
Her study of apes is a masterpiece.
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Torborg shared his perspective on Koufax’s masterpiece on the 50th anniversary of the game.
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Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
When you’re done with Nicholas Sparks and ABBA, start with Wong Kar-wai’s masterpiece of unrequited love, the story of two people (Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung) who can’t act on their undeniable chemistry.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
Select elements from the artist’s later 3D masterpieces can be seen in the 1965 lithographs, including his strong connection to nature and organic materials.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
Following a court battle and subsequent settlement over that album's credits, however, Ms. Hill shied away from the spotlight, never recording a follow-up to her masterpiece, save for an MTV Unplugged double album and the occasional single.
—Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
When you’re done with Nicholas Sparks and ABBA, start with Wong Kar-wai’s masterpiece of unrequited love, the story of two people (Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung) who can’t act on their undeniable chemistry.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
Select elements from the artist’s later 3D masterpieces can be seen in the 1965 lithographs, including his strong connection to nature and organic materials.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
Following a court battle and subsequent settlement over that album's credits, however, Ms. Hill shied away from the spotlight, never recording a follow-up to her masterpiece, save for an MTV Unplugged double album and the occasional single.
—Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masterpiece. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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masterpiece
noun
mas·ter·piece
ˈmas-tər-ˌpēs
: a work done with great skill
especially
: a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement
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