as in classic
something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement
Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are often considered to be his masterpieces
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Recent Examples of masterpiece
Arthur Miller’s masterpiece is one of those Mount Everests for American stage directors — a legacy-building challenge that invites comparisons with the all-time greats.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Two years ago in Cleveland, another Game 7, another 38-point masterpiece, another loss.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Irises are a symbol of courage and hope—and Van Gogh’s masterpiece evokes vitality, decay, and the cycle of life itself.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The revitalization of the defensive line turned out to be a masterpiece, in retrospect, rolling eight deep with legitimate threats against the run and pass.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Two years ago in Cleveland, another Game 7, another 38-point masterpiece, another loss.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Irises are a symbol of courage and hope—and Van Gogh’s masterpiece evokes vitality, decay, and the cycle of life itself.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The revitalization of the defensive line turned out to be a masterpiece, in retrospect, rolling eight deep with legitimate threats against the run and pass.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpiece
Noun
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The Morning Fork is a mom-and-pop diner serving brunch classics like a full or half order of eggs benedict ($17), Belgian waffles ($12) and burritos ($20).—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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As a broadcaster, Turner revolutionized television with programming including the first 24-hour news network and Turner Classic Films, a channel devoted to Hollywood classics.—
Matt Carlstrom,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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True to her intention, Kouzeh has no tables as of yet, only the counter full of her masterworks, now numbering around 25, with a short menu of coffee and aromatic teas.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Made from a biodegradable plastic and available in a variety of finishes that include lacquer, bronze, and a stone-like lyme, these armless, headless pieces—which start at $850 and can exceed $5,500 for solid bronze—recall masterworks like the Aphrodite of Cyrene.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpiece. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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