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
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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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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Still, there’s a crucial distinction between a blockbuster and an emotionally resonant masterpiece.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Landrigan carefully oversaw the production of jewelry inspired by the archival designs of both houses while championing their original masterpieces.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Their plan for stealing it right out from under her involves everything from impersonating a Vanity Fair photographer to having Daniel crash the party with a big speech that’s a masterpiece of indirection.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masterpiece. Accessed 23 Nov. 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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