masterwork

noun

mas·​ter·​work ˈma-stər-ˌwərk How to pronounce masterwork (audio)
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Examples of masterwork in a Sentence

his most famous novel is regarded as a masterwork of Western literature
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The Elgin Master Chorale’s 80th anniversary season will feature masterworks performed with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra and other guest artists. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Meanwhile, a prodigious weekly outpouring of masterworks from Motown laid the groundwork for my teen-age love of jazz. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 From $170,500 While disparate inform and function, the finest motorcycles and watches are both mechanical masterworks, which is why the collaboration between horologist Richard Mille and bike-builder Brough Superior feels at once unexpected and inevitable. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 Jobim and Regina’s alchemical duet lives in the pantheon of great jazz performances, but even on paper, the song is a masterwork of lyrical and compositional synergy. Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for masterwork

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First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of masterwork was in 1617

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“Masterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masterwork. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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