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Recent Examples of masterstroke
In signing him, Barca has beaten Lille to the 17-year-old's signature which could prove a masterstroke considering the premiums the French club sells players on for.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In my opinion, that was a masterstroke because the lads got away from all the heat that was surrounding us, the training ground, got us away from each other for a bit and got us with our families.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
His Tiffany 2:22 Rolex, a marketing masterstroke, is also a thoughtful gesture that honors the people who have supported him throughout his career.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
To people inside the crypto industry, the video—which received a huge amount of attention, prompting online co-signs from Elon Musk and various other titans—was a masterstroke.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In my opinion, that was a masterstroke because the lads got away from all the heat that was surrounding us, the training ground, got us away from each other for a bit and got us with our families.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
His Tiffany 2:22 Rolex, a marketing masterstroke, is also a thoughtful gesture that honors the people who have supported him throughout his career.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
To people inside the crypto industry, the video—which received a huge amount of attention, prompting online co-signs from Elon Musk and various other titans—was a masterstroke.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterstroke
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Finally, there’s the 45th Anniversary Edition’s main exterior showpiece: An oversized adjustable rear spoiler that owners can alter to change the amount of downforce on the rear wheels.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The original Kingdom Come Deliverance was a showpiece of video game graphics during its time, and its sequel is upping the ante by an exponential factor.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The sprawling grounds of France’s opulent Palace of Versailles are not only a masterpiece of landscaping, but a mark of 17th-century engineering innovation.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
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One of Jean-Luc Godard’s most colorful, joyful, and unapologetically playful masterpieces of the 1960s has received a new 4K restoration.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
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And while there’s never any doubt about who committed the crime, Preminger’s masterwork of persistent camera angles and patient editing proudly lives in the gray area of a flawed justice system.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Lira Palace, the House of Alba’s private residence, showcases additional masterworks by Goya, Velázquez, and other Spanish masters.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Shōgun is a stunning tour de force that was rewarded at the 2024 Emmys, scoring a record 18 wins including Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Drama Actor for Sanada, and Lead Drama Actress for Anna Sawai, who made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win her category.refinery29.com, refinery29.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Viewers have to struggle to recognize Farrell, who is acting a tour de force beneath some pretty involved prosthetics and makeup.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Masterstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterstroke. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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