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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Nick’s search for the masterwork reveals his true identity to himself as Nick and as Dante. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026 The European painting galleries hold masterworks by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh, while the modern and contemporary galleries showcase pieces by modern giants like Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 But amid the mess of UCLA’s 72-59 win over 14th-seeded Rutgers was a slippery star point guard in the middle of one of his masterworks, not only lifting the Bruins to victory but passing and rebounding and defending his way into the Big Ten tournament record books. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Chloé Zhao created a masterwork, but so did Ryan. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masterwork

Word History

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 23 Mar. 2026.

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