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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The Casa is adjacent to the majestic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and sits in quiet dialogue with the Baroque architectural masterpiece, promising not to compete but to converse.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Unlike Welles, Anderson works in miniature, and The Phoenician Scheme is a miniature masterpiece.
—Armond White, National Review, 30 May 2025
Minnesota opened the night with its lowest-scoring quarter of the season as the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander began the early workings of another masterpiece.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Whether that’s a full meal, or amazing sides and options to go with his grilling masterpiece, these local favorites will turn any casual meal into a feast, all delivered right to your door (or patio!).
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Unlike Welles, Anderson works in miniature, and The Phoenician Scheme is a miniature masterpiece.
—Armond White, National Review, 30 May 2025
Minnesota opened the night with its lowest-scoring quarter of the season as the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander began the early workings of another masterpiece.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for masterpiece
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masterpiece. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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