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masterwork

noun

mas·​ter·​work ˈma-stər-ˌwərk How to pronounce masterwork (audio)

Examples of masterwork in a Sentence

his most famous novel is regarded as a masterwork of Western literature
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This upcoming revival aims to approach the masterwork from a new angle. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 The Glass House is a masterwork of precision, structure, architecture, and design. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025 The Barnes has one of the world's most extraordinary private collections with 180 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, and 46 Picassos—that's more Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterworks than most major museums. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025 The collection features masterworks spanning from the 16th to the 20th century, including sculptures, paintings and drawings. Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masterwork

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Dec. 2025.

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