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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Don't just come for the shows; the building itself is an architectural masterpiece, hosting a lively mix of exhibitions and performances in its atrium.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Dylan Volantis completed an outstanding seven-inning masterpiece with three strikeouts in his final inning of work.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
This photo gallery captures the intricate chalk masterpieces and the crowds that gathered in downtown Lake Worth Beach for the final day of the two-day celebration of art and music.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
In Vienna, Villa Beer—a masterpiece built by architects Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach on par with Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater—is slated to reopen as a museum after a years-long restoration this spring and includes three guest rooms in the attic.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Dylan Volantis completed an outstanding seven-inning masterpiece with three strikeouts in his final inning of work.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
This photo gallery captures the intricate chalk masterpieces and the crowds that gathered in downtown Lake Worth Beach for the final day of the two-day celebration of art and music.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
In Vienna, Villa Beer—a masterpiece built by architects Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach on par with Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater—is slated to reopen as a museum after a years-long restoration this spring and includes three guest rooms in the attic.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masterpiece. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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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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